Manufacturing Engineer
Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Permanent, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday
Salary: £45,000-£50,000
Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and refine manufacturing processes within technologies such as NC Machining.
- Define production sequences, layouts, and workflows for assembly, equipment installation, and material handling using lean methodologies.
- Provide accurate Basis of Estimates for engineering and shop floor activities across various technologies.
- Identify tooling and fixturing requirements to optimise manufacturing processes.
- Create comprehensive Technical Requirement Specifications and detailed process instructions.
- Manage Manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings to streamline production.
- Actively participate in Level 1 & 2 Mission Directed Work Team (MDWT) meetings.
- Contribute to the Technology Roadmap, identifying opportunities for process improvement and future capabilities.
- Support capital planning from technical requirements definition to final acceptance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Industrial and Production Engineering.
- Assist in business process reviews and documentation updates to support continuous improvement.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Expertise in CNC machining and manufacturing technologies.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement tools.
- Familiar with HyperMill CAM software to generate Offline NC programmes would be beneficial.
- Experience with CAD software for generating 2D technical drawings.
- Solid understanding of MRP systems and experience managing BOMs and routings in SAP (or similar ERP systems).
- Proven ability to drive cultural and process change, improving efficiency and quality.
- A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognise the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximise value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background.
Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call (phone number removed).
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