Tooling Design Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Ampthill is seeking a Tooling Design Engineer to design and develop manufacturing tooling and fixtures for production and experiments, from concept through production release.

You will work with CREO and Windchill, apply GD&T and BS8888 standards, and collaborate across Industrial and Production Engineering to reduce cost and improve quality.

Qualifications

• Background in tooling design from manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CNC machining, composites, fabrication, mechanical assembly, additive manufacturing.
• Design tooling from concept through production release.
• CREO to generate 3D models and drawings.
• Windchill to manage document release and change.
• Drawings to BS8888.
• GD&T understanding and datum structures.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge.
• Manufacturing BOMs and routings creation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing tooling using NC Machining and fixturing.
• Design new tooling and fixtures from concept to production release.
• Create Technical Requirement Specifications.
• Create detailed process instructions.
• Create Manufacturing BOMs and routings to aid manufacture.
• Participate in Level 1 C2MDWT meetings.
• Support capital plan requirements from definition to acceptance.
• Support full-rate production aligned to LMUK Ampthill business needs.
• Coordinate with Industrial and Production Engineering and other functions.
• Update documentation during business process reviews.

Skills

Tooling design

CNC machining

Composite fabrication

CAD CREO

Windchill PDM

3D drawings

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

BOMs & routings

Process instructions

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

CREO CAD

Windchill

Job description

• Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week | 4 day working week Monday to Thursday |
• Security Clearance – SC to start

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 C build, development, and integration of the build documentation and supporting requirements of full production build.

This role will be required to provide technical support to the team in the design, development and implementation of industrial tools, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, performance requirements and ensure legislative compliance is adhered to. A thorough working knowledge of CAD design tools such as CREO and Windchill is required.

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.

The Tooling Design 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 tooling within any of the following technologies;
• NC Machining
• Designing any new tooling C 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 C 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.

Required skills, qualifications and experience :

• A background in tooling design and experience gained from within a manufacturing environment.
• Broad manufacturing knowledge; industry experience with CNC machining, composites, fabrication, mechanical assembly, additive manufacturing.
• Ability to design new tooling, developing from initial concepts through to production release.
• Experience using CAD software (CREO) to generate 3D models and technical drawings.
• Experience using PDM software (Windchill) to manage document release and change.
• Ability to produce detailed drawings to BS8888.
• An understanding of GDCT (Geometric Dimensioning C Tolerances) with the ability to identify key characteristics and datum structures.
• Awareness of DFM/A and PFMEA principles and practical application.
• Capability to derive Technical Requirements for tooling from the product requirements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality toolset experience.
• Experience of preparing manufacturing BOM’s and routings and manufacturing process instructions.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good communication skills that can influence a range of audiences internally and externally in meetings at all levels.
• A good team player, able to liaise with other functions across the business.
• An independent thinker, able to take an assertive stance to enforce the key customer and quality requirements.
• Experience of driving change in process, behaviour and culture.
• Key competences: personal accountability, building relationships, planning for results, customer first, adaptability.

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.