Manufacturing Engineer in Ampthill, Bedfordshire

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 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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role throughout the product lifecycle, focusing on reducing manufacturing costs and improving production yields. Your contributions will have a direct impact on customer satisfaction while ensuring the timely delivery of project milestones.
As the go-to expert in your field, you will provide engineering insights, solve complex challenges, and coordinate activities to support current and future business goals. You'll also be a key driver of our commitment to "right-first-time" quality standards, enhancing both operational efficiency and the company's reputation.

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 optimize 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 programs 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 recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize 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. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call 02392415270

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