Tooling Design Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Contract (6 months), inside IR35, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday
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 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
Composite layup
Creation of Manufacturing BOM’s / routings to aid ease of manufacture.
Active involvement in the Level 1 & 2 MDWT (Mission Directed Work Team) meetings.
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.
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.
An understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances) with the ability to identify key characteristics and datum structures.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality toolset experience.
Experience of preparing manufacturing BOM’s and routings and manufacturing process instructions.
An independent thinker, able to take an assertive stance to enforce the key customer and quality requirements.
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.