Tooling Design Engineer

Due to accelerated growth we are looking for an additional Tooling Design Engineer to join our team.

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.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 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.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of manufacturing innovation. As we continue to grow, your expertise will help shape the future of our products and ensure we consistently deliver the highest quality to our customers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment@global.lmco.com or call 023 92 458 000.