Tooling Design Engineer

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

Due to accelerated growth we’re looking for an additional Tooling Design Engineer to join our team. Please note that this role is ‘Subject to Contract’ being awarded.

This exciting opportunity is based from our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire and benefits from a 4 Day Working Week (Mon – Thu).

This role will be required to design, develop and implement industrial tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility and performance requirements. You will be required to have a good working knowledge of CAD design tools CREO and Windchill.

Design involvement through the full product lifecycle, with the aim to reduce manufacturing costs and improve yield at all stages, which will directly impact our customers, whilst supporting the Programme in delivery of the milestones.

There will also be a requirement to undertake Manufacturing Engineering tasks as part of this role such as creating process instructions and using tools such as SAP.

As part of the Operations Engineering Team, the Tooling Engineer is the recognised point of contact for all matters related to their area of expertise, providing engineering advice, problem solving and co-ordination of activities in support of current and future business.

The Tooling Engineer will drive a proactive approach to right first time quality to promote growth, will enhance the reputation of the business through exceptional quality standards and contribute towards a significant reduction in overall manufacturing costs.

You will have experience of developing manufacturing tooling within any of the following technologies;

• NC Machining.

• Composite layup.

• Assembly.

• Electro mechanical assembly.

• Designing any new tooling & fixturing requirements.

• Development of concepts.

• Producing detailed drawings to BS8888.

• Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications.

• Creation of detailed process instructions.

• Creation of Manufacturing BOM’s / routings to aid ease of manufacture.

• Active involvement in the Level 1 & 2 MDWT (Mission Directed Work Team) meetings.

• Assist with the Technical requirements of the relevant section of the Capital plan from definition to acceptance.

• Supporting full rate production of a range of products aligned to the LMUK Ampthill Business requirements.

• Close liaison of activities with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering and other functions as necessary.

• Support with the business process reviews and generation / update of relevant documentation.

• A background in tooling design and experience gained from within a manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of Machining and Manufacturing technologies.

• Good communication skills that can sell and influence to a range of audiences internally and externally with the ability to work with all levels of the business.

• An independent thinker, able to take an assertive stance to enforce the key requirements of quality and the customer.

• Experience with the use of CAD software (CREO) to generate technical drawings

• An understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances) with the ability to identify key characteristics and datum structures and apply GD&T.

• Demonstrate a level of design and manufacturing process industry experience with CNC machining and/ or composite layup

• Experience of preparing operational documentation and manufacturing data-packs.

• Experience of driving change in process, behaviour and culture.

• Awareness of DFM/A and PFMEA principles and the use of them in a practical application to support Industrial Engineering activity.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Knowledge of, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodology, Quality toolset experience.

• Key competences: Personal accountability, building relationships, planning for results, customer first, adaptability.

We’ll provide you with meaningful work that will allow you to grow your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important to us is that you enjoy a strong work life balance as well.

So if you are interested in joining a growing team working on exciting programmes there has never been a better time to apply! We may not know what’s going to change the world next, but chances are we’re already working on it, and you can be part of the story too!

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance

• Competitive Pension

• Dental

• Critical Illness

• Life Assurance

• Travel Insurance

• Employee discounts for top high street shops

• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc

• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes

• Reimbursement for a professional membership

• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave