Asks for

The ad says“Strong understanding of software deployment lifecycle and configuration management including code management tools.”
The ad says“Strong understanding of software deployment lifecycle and configuration management including code management tools.”
The ad says“Experience integrating MES with PLM and ERP systems, particularly Teamcenter Unified and SAP S/4HANA.”
The ad says“Working within a collaborative, multi-vendor environment, you will play a key role in implementing Siemens Opcenter within a connected digital ecosystem hosted in Microsoft Azure. You will work closely with internal teams, Siemens specialists, and external partners to ensure reliable system deployments and seamless integration between manufacturing, engineering, and enterprise systems.”
The ad says“Experience integrating MES with PLM and ERP systems, particularly Teamcenter Unified and SAP S/4HANA.”
The ad says“Experience integrating MES with PLM and ERP systems, particularly Teamcenter Unified and SAP S/4HANA.”
The ad says“Proficiency in Windows command prompt and service management.”
The ad says“Proven experience with Siemens MES toolset, especially OpsCenter and Teamcenter.”
The ad says“Working within a collaborative, multi-vendor environment, you will play a key role in implementing Siemens Opcenter within a connected digital ecosystem hosted in Microsoft Azure. You will work closely with internal teams, Siemens specialists, and external partners to ensure reliable system deployments and seamless integration between manufacturing, engineering, and enterprise systems.”
The ad says“Strong understanding of software deployment lifecycle and configuration management including code management tools.”
The ad says“Experience integrating MES with PLM and ERP systems, particularly Teamcenter Unified and SAP S/4HANA.”
The ad says“Proficiency in Windows command prompt and service management.”

Job Description:

Salary Range: £50,000 - £70,000

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your Impact

Leonardo UK is a global leader in aerospace, defence, and security technologies, delivering advanced capabilities across air, land, sea, cyber, and space domains. In the UK, Leonardo develops world-leading radar, electronic warfare, and mission system technologies that support critical defence programmes and national security.

As part of Leonardo’s digital manufacturing transformation, we are seeking a Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Implementation Specialist to support the deployment, configuration, and optimisation of Manufacturing Execution Systems across our engineering and production environments.

Working within a collaborative, multi-vendor environment, you will play a key role in implementing Siemens Opcenter within a connected digital ecosystem hosted in Microsoft Azure. You will work closely with internal teams, Siemens specialists, and external partners to ensure reliable system deployments and seamless integration between manufacturing, engineering, and enterprise systems.

What you'll do:

Lead deployment and configuration of Siemens Opcenter on Microsoft Azure across development, test, and production environments.
Collaborate with Siemens engineers through remote sessions to troubleshoot, debug, and validate configuration deployments.
Execute and monitor Windows services and command-line operations to support MES deployment and maintenance.
Support integration between Siemens Opcenter, Teamcenter Easy Plan, and SAP S/4HANA, ensuring alignment between PLM, MES, and ERP platforms.
Liaise with external partners during system replatforming and transition activities.
Provide technical input into test planning and environment readiness.
Document deployment processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of MES implementation practices.

What you'll bring

Proven experience with Siemens MES toolset, especially OpsCenter and Teamcenter.
Strong understanding of software deployment lifecycle and configuration management including code management tools.
Experience integrating MES with PLM and ERP systems, particularly Teamcenter Unified and SAP S/4HANA.
Experience deploying and managing MES solutions in Azure Cloud environments.
Proficiency in Windows command prompt and service management.
Experience in remote collaboration and screen sharing for technical troubleshooting.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-vendor environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location:

GB - Basildon

Additional Locations:

GB - Edinburgh, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Newcastle, GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid