Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Frome, Ampthill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Frome is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Operations Engineering across the full product lifecycle. You will develop manufacturing processes, define operation sequences, and create BOMs/routings to enable efficient production and cost reductions.

The role emphasizes right-first-time quality, collaboration with Industrial and Production teams, and contributing to the Technology Roadmap and capital plans for current and future programmes.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of assembly processing including electro-mechanical assembly and bonding.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing and Six Sigma quality tools.
• Proficient in generating 2D drawings with CAD software and managing BOMs/routings in SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes and define sequences of operations and layouts.
• Provide basis of estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations.
• Identify new tooling and fixturing requirements.
• Create Technical Requirement Specifications and detailed process instructions.
• Produce Manufacturing BOMs and routings to facilitate manufacture.
• Participate in Level 1/2 MDWT meetings and contribute to roadmap improvements.
• Support capital plans from definition to acceptance for equipment and processes.
• Support full-rate production aligned to business requirements.

Skills

Detailed Assembly Processing

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD Drawings

SAP BOMs

Process Improvement

Collaborative Mindset

Composite Processing

Tools

CAD Software

SAP ERP

Job description

About 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.

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 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.

The Manufacturing 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.

• 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

• 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.