Tooling Design Engineer
Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Contract: 6 months, inside IR35, 37.5 hours, 4 day working week (Mon - Thu)
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.
This role will 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 factors such as accessibility, economy, mobility, performance requirements and ensuring 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, aiming to reduce manufacturing costs and improve yield at all stages, directly impacting customers while supporting programme milestone delivery.
The Tooling Design Engineer will drive a proactive approach to right‑first‑time quality, promote growth, enhance business reputation through exceptional quality standards and contribute to a significant reduction in overall manufacturing costs.
Responsibilities
* Develop manufacturing tooling within any of the following technologies:
* NC Machining
* Composite layup
* Designing new tooling & fixturing requirements
* Creation of Technical Requirement Specifications
* Creation of detailed process instructions
* Creation of manufacturing BOMs/routings to aid ease of manufacture
* Active involvement in Level 1 & 2 MDWT (Mission‑Directed Work Team) meetings
* Assist with the technical requirements of the relevant section of the capital plan from definition to acceptance
* Support 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 business process reviews and generation / update of relevant documentation
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience
* 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
* Understanding of GD&T 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 product requirements
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodology, quality toolset experience
* Experience preparing manufacturing BOMs 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
* Good team player, able to liaise with other functions across the business
* Independent thinker, able to take an assertive stance to enforce key customer and quality requirements
* Experience driving change in process, behaviour and culture
* 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 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 background.
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