Manufacturing Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Ampthill is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive cost reduction and yield improvement across the full product lifecycle at the Ampthill, Bedfordshire site.

You will develop processes for machining and assembly, define operation sequences, create BOMs and routings in SAP, and collaborate across Industrial and Production Engineering to deliver full-rate production aligned to business needs.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of complex assemblies and New product introduction experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement tools.
• 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).
• Facility layout experience would be a advantage.
• Proven ability to drive cultural and process change, improving efficiency and quality.
• A collaborative mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes including but not limited to: Machining and Mechanical Assembly.
• Defining sequence of operations, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling taking into account flow and lean philosophies.
• Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and disciplines.
• Identifying any new tooling & fixturing requirements.
• Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications.
• Creation of detailed process instructions.
• Creation of Manufacturing BOMs / routings to aid ease of manufacture.
• Support and contribute the relevant section of the Technology Roadmap to identify improvements to current manufacturing processes and future requirements.
• 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.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD software

MRP / SAP

Facility layout

Continuous improvement

Collaborative mindset

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a

About The Role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support within the Special Projects business area, at our Ampthill, Bedfordshire site.
This role will focus on 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.

The Manufacturing Engineer Will

• Develop manufacturing processes including but not limited to:
  • Machining and Mechanical Assembly
• Defining sequence of operations, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling taking into account flow and lean philosophies.
• Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and disciplines.
• Identifying 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.
• Support and contribute the relevant section of the Technology Roadmap to identify improvements to current manufacturing processes and future requirements.
• 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.
  

Required Skills, Qualifications And Experience

• Good working knowledge of complex assemblies and New product introduction experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement tools.
• 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).
• Facility layout experience would be a advantage.
• Proven ability to drive cultural and process change, improving efficiency and quality.
• A collaborative mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.