Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Ampthill, Bedfordshire is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support full product lifecycle, drive right-first-time quality, and reduce manufacturing costs. You will define operations, create BOMs and routings, and work with Industrial and Production Engineering to implement continuous improvements.

This role emphasizes collaboration and adherence to high quality standards. You will engage across design through production, supporting full-rate production of a range of

Qualifications

• Detailed Assembly Processing knowledge (Electro Mechanical, Bonding, etc).
• 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).
• Proven ability to drive cultural and process change, improving efficiency and quality.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Composite processing knowledge would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes.
• Define sequence of operations, procedures and layouts for assemblies, processing and material handling.
• Provide Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations.
• Identify tooling & fixturing requirements.
• Create detailed process instructions and Manufacturing BOMs/routings.
• Participate in MDWT meetings and support roadmaps for improvements.
• Assist with capital plan requirements and production support.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD 2D drawings

MRP/SAP

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Composite processing

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

37.5 hours per week + 4 day work week option

We are seeking a proven Manufacturing Engineer for our state of the art facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.

Our 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 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.

As part of the Operations Engineering Team, the Manufacturing 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.

You will drive a proactive approach to right first time quality to promote growth, enhancing 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 processes.
• 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.
• Active involvement in the Level 1 & 2 MDWT (Mission Directed Work Team) meetings.
• Support and contribute the relevant section of the Technology Roadmap to identify improvements to current manufacturing processes and future requirements.
• 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.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Shown on internal and external posting
• Detailed Assembly Processing knowledge (Electro Mechanical, Bonding, etc). 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).
• Proven ability to drive cultural and process change, improving efficiency and quality.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Composite processing knowledge would be beneficial.
• Detailed Assembly Processing knowledge (Electro Mechanical, Bonding, etc).
• 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).
• Proven ability to drive cultural and process change, improving efficiency and quality.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Composite processing knowledge would be beneficial.

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. 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.