Lequesha Gonsalves
Digital Manufacturing Engineer Rolls-Royce
Lequesha Florinda Gonsalves is a Digital Manufacturing Engineer at Rolls-Royce in Berlin, specialising in emerging technologies for aerospace production and inspection. Her work focuses on deploying advanced solutions such as autonomous drones and 3D digital models to improve quality, efficiency, and safety in engine manufacturing.
With a background in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Sheffield and a degree apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce, she brings a practical, innovation-driven perspective to the future of industrial digitalisation.
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
Presentation: Unconventional Paths, Taking Risks, and the Future of Engineering
- From degree apprenticeship to digital engineer, and moving abroad to Berlin, Lequesha took the unconventional route in her career. She'll share how backing yourself, builds the confidence and skills no classroom can replicate.
- Inside large organisations, bold ideas meet friction. We will explore how to champion emerging technologies like drone-based inspection and 3D modelling, and navigate the cultural resistance that slows adoption.
- Looking ahead, Lequesha will unpack the technical challenges and workforce shifts redefining engineering - and why innovation is the key to attracting the next generation.
Thursday 21 May 12:40 - 13:00 Central Grid
Diversity & Inclusion - Bridging the Talent Gap
- From degree apprenticeship to digital engineer, and moving abroad to Berlin, Lequesha took the unconventional route in her career. She'll share how backing yourself, builds the confidence and skills no classroom can replicate.
- Inside large organisations, bold ideas meet friction. We will explore how to champion emerging technologies like drone-based inspection and 3D modelling, and navigate the cultural resistance that slows adoption.
- Looking ahead, Lequesha will unpack the technical challenges and workforce shifts redefining engineering - and why innovation is the key to attracting the next generation.
