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 GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & 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.

Key personal competencies:

• 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.

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

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. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

You will preferably have experience of developing manufacturing tooling within any of the following areas:

• CNC machining.
• Composite manufacture.
• Mechanical assembly.
• Electro mechanical assembly.
• Test jigs and fixtures.
• Mould tools / dies

ABOUT THE ROLE

Due to accelerated growth, we’re looking for an additional Tooling Design Engineer to join our team. This exciting opportunity is based from our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire and benefits from a 4 Day Working Week (Mon – Thu).
The role involves the design, development and implementation of bespoke tooling solutions, to enable the manufacture of components for our specialised products. Typical tooling includes: jigs and fixtures, machine attachments, dies, test rigs and 3D printed assembly aids, for both production and experimental use. There will also be a requirement to undertake some Manufacturing Engineering tasks, such as creating process instructions and using tools such as SAP.
You will require a good working knowledge of 3D CAD packages and PDM tools (ideally CREO and Windchill) and use your design and manufacturing experience, to produce fully resolved design solutions. Your background should demonstrate an approach to the design process that considers: safety, performance requirements, design for manufacture and assembly, ease of use, lifting and transportation, design to cost and manufacturing efficiency.
As part of the Operations Engineering Team, the Tooling Design Engineer is the recognised point of contact for all matters related to their area of expertise. They provide engineering advice, problem solving and co-ordination of activities in support of current and future business, which directly impacts our customers and supports the delivery of Programme 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.

You will preferably have experience of developing manufacturing tooling within any of the following areas:

• CNC machining.
• Composite manufacture.
• Mechanical assembly.
• Electro mechanical assembly.
• Test jigs and fixtures.
• Mould tools / dies.

We pride ourselves on mission focused innovation, where performance excellence is at the heart of everything we do.
We’ll provide you with meaningful work that will allow you to grow your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important to us is that you enjoy a strong work life balance as well.
So if you are interested in joining a growing team working on exciting programmes there has never been a better time to apply! We may not know what’s going to change the world next, but chances are we’re already working on it, and you can be part of the story too!