Senior Tooling Engineer

Tooling Design Engineer

Ampthill, Bedfordshire

6 month contract

Great rate (Inside IR35)

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.

The role :

The Operations Engineering team provides engineering resources to support Operational performance and major product development projects; from design through to engineering build and production support, to end of life of product.

The team provides full product lifecycle support including prototype design & build, development and integration of the build documentation and supporting requirements of full production build.

This role will be required to provide technical support to the team in the design, development and implementation of industrial tools, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use,

You will be considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, performance requirements and ensure legislative compliance is adhered to.

A thorough working knowledge of CAD design tools such as CREO and Windchill is required.

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.

You 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.

What will I be doing?

• Develop manufacturing tooling within any of the following technologies;
• NC Machining
• Composite layup
• Designing any new tooling & fixturing requirements.
• 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.

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Key personal competencies :

Equal Opportunities statement.

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.

If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement.

Furthermore, 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.