Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Salary: £50,000–£55,000
Contract: Permanent
Role Overview – Manufacturing Engineer
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for designing, developing, and optimising manufacturing processes? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading engineering organisation as they enhance their production capability and industrialise new products.
As a Manufacturing Engineer focused on process development, you will be responsible for creating robust, efficient and scalable build processes that support product introduction, growth and full-rate production. You'll drive manufacturing excellence through process engineering, lean techniques, tooling development and capability improvement. This is an on-site role based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, working within a modern advanced manufacturing facility operating a 4-day working week (Mon–Thu).
Key Responsibilities – Manufacturing Engineer
Developing end-to-end manufacturing processes for new and existing products
Creating process flows, build instructions, standard operating procedures and routings
Leading process optimisation activity focused on cost, quality and delivery improvements
Supporting Design for Manufacture (DFM) during early design phases
Identifying and specifying tooling, fixtures and equipment necessary for stable production
Leading PFMEA creation, maintaining Control Plans and ensuring robust process validation
Conducting root-cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions
Introducing new manufacturing technologies, equipment and automation
Running process trials, capability studies and data-driven process validation
Analysing manufacturing KPIs to drive continuous improvement initiatives
Working closely with engineering, operations and quality teams to deliver repeatable and scalable processes
Key Experience & Qualifications – Manufacturing Engineer
Experience in manufacturing or production engineering within a regulated engineering environment
Strong background in process development, industrialisation and continuous improvement
Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools (5S, VSM, SMED, Kaizen)
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, models and technical specifications
Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans and structured process development tools
Understanding of MRP/ERP systems for BOM and routing control
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with a process-driven mindset
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
Engineering/technical qualification or equivalent industry experience
Benefits – Manufacturing Engineer
EAIP Bonus: % dependant on level
Pension: whatever you decide to contribute to your pension, Lockheed Martin will double up to a maximum of 10%. Pension provider is Standard Life.
Life Assurance.
Bupa Boost Online: have access to a doctor for you and your family 24/7 with the Bupa Boost Babylon app. Prescriptions can also be prescribed / delivered to your door. Described as a god send / valued benefit by many LM employees.
4xflex: 4 day working week Monday- Thursday. 37.5 hours per week, condensed to four days so longer days, but shorter weeks.
Holidays: 25 days (not including bank holidays).
Recognition schemes.
Salary sacrifice scheme.
Employee discount scheme – including an attractive range of retail, holiday and leisure discounts.
Wellbeing support – includes occupational health service, employee assistance programme and Flu vaccinations.
Additional voluntary benefits available to support employees and family.
For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on 01453 829522 or send your CV to
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