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Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Quality Assurance Opto-mechanical Specialist

Quality EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeCampi Bisenzio, Italy

About the Job

Requirements

  • Three-year and/or master's degree in a STEM field; Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering is preferred.
  • Three to five years of experience in the role.
  • Knowledge of technical measurement instruments such as calipers, roughness testers, and microscopes.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings.
  • Basic knowledge of production workflows.
  • Ability to manage non-conformities.
  • Knowledge of mechanical and optical manufacturing processes.
  • English proficiency at a minimum B2 level.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Copilot, and Power BI, as well as SAP and Jira.
  • Availability for approximately 25% travel.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that units, subassemblies, components, treatments, and manufacturing logs conform to Quality and program-specific requirements throughout product development and delivery.
  • Support QC during intermediate and final inspections and support PAM during the MIP.
  • Manage the assigned KIP by reporting findings, preparing the KIP report, opening NCRs, and supporting the related NRB; support QC during external inspections when requested.
  • Collaborate with Industrial Engineering, Quality System, PAM, and Manufacturing to analyze production non-conformities and participate in continuous improvement of technological processes.
  • Help production departments ensure compliance with manufacturing processes and applicable requirements.
  • Provide methodological support to prevent issues that could affect product quality.
  • Promote design and process best practices that mitigate company reputational risks.
  • Support PAM in analyzing work cycles, provide feedback where appropriate, and systematically analyze data to derive process indicators for review with relevant functions.
  • Support PAM at process-related meetings, including NRB, MPCB, and qualifications, and in convening and managing the MIP.

Desired Qualifications

  • Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering degree.

About the Company

Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Leonardo operates in aerospace, defense, and security, designing and manufacturing advanced technologies for militaries, intelligence agencies, and defense contractors. Its products combine hardware, software, and services and are delivered through subsidiaries in the US (DRS, Electronics US, Critical Infrastructure, Aircraft and Aerostructures US). It differentiates itself with a broad, diversified portfolio and end-to-end support from development to sustainment, plus training and customer service. Its goal is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities to defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure customers while maintaining strong support and training.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rome, Italy
Founded
2022

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