Tooling Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Due to accelerated growth, we are 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 Engineer will drive a proactive approach to right first-time quality to promote growth, 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.
• Test jigs and fixtures.
• Mould tools / dies.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 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.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of manufacturing innovation. As we continue to grow, your expertise will help shape the future of our products and ensure we consistently deliver the highest quality to our customers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others, and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting-edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [emailprotected] or call 023 92 458 000.