Job Description:

Leonardo is a global industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence and Security sectors. The company develops multi-domain technological capabilities in the areas of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, Leonardo has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland and the United States, and operates in more than 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. A key player in major international strategic programmes, Leonardo is a trusted technological and industrial partner for Governments, Defence Administrations, Institutions and businesses.

Within the Manufacturing Engineering Cascina Costa – Methods, we are looking for a Manufacturing Methodist to join our site in Cascina Costa (VA), Italy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Determine and implement the most appropriate methods to support and optimize the product industrialization process for assemblies.

Identify production workflows and define the sequence of manufacturing activities to optimize production efficiency and on-time delivery.

Identify and require a list of special tools necessary to realize the product, collaborating with the designer to its realization.

Define, prepare and keep updated the Bill of Material (BOM) with all parts, materials and consumables necessary to produce assemblies and subassemblies.

Define, monitor, and continuously improve key performance indicators (KPIs) for production processes to ensure manufacturing operations are effective, efficient, and aligned with business objectives.

The candidate will be responsible for preparing technical documentation (manufacturing methods and work instructions) in descriptive and graphical form in compliance with project technical documentation and applicable regulations and specifications. This documentation will provide production operators, within their area of responsibility, with clear instructions for activities including the manufacture of parts, subassemblies and assemblies, product assembly, and helicopter functional testing.

The Manufacturing Methodist will also support the Production team by providing technical guidance within their area of expertise, clarifying and continuously improving issued work instructions, and assisting in the resolution of non-conformities identified during manufacturing activities.

When required, the role may also involve supporting the definition and preparation of the documentation required to perform First Article Inspection (FAI).

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a technical high school diploma combined with relevant equivalent work experience;

Seniority: junior 1–3 years of experience;

Technical skills and competencies:

- Good knowledge of engineering drawings

- Good knowledge of the main mechanical components of a power transmission system

Soft skills:

Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills 

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

Proactive attitude

Language skills: Intermediate command of the English language (B1 level);

Digital skills:

MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)

SAP (preferred)

ENOVIA (preferred)

CATIA V5 (preferred)

WHAT WE OFFER
Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.
Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.
Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector.
 • Working arrangement: Hybrid
 • Employment category: White-collar employee
 • Contract type: Permanent contract
 • 13th-month salary
 • Performance bonus linked to business results
 • Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
 • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills
 • Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.


THE SELECTION PROCESS
We look forward to receiving your application: please submit your CV within three weeks of the job posting date.

How does the selection process work?
Following the application collection phase, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be evaluated and shortlisted.
Selected candidates will take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, focusing on motivation and aptitude, followed by an in-depth technical interview with the relevant Business function.
At the end of the process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of whether the outcome is positive or negative.

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