Tooling engineer Work, Jobs in Bedford, Bdf (with Salaries)

Tooling Design Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- CAD
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Mechanical Tooling Design Engineer
Red Bull Technology Group —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- CAD
- Organisational skills
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Manufacturing Engineer
MBDA —Henlow
- £43,500 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
Manufacturing Engineer
Cosworth —Northampton
- £42,000 - £48,000 a year
- Bachelor's degree
Staff Process Development Engineer
Lumentum —Towcester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Cosworth —Northampton
- £50,000 - £56,000 a year
- Bachelor's degree
Mechanical Development Engineer
discoverIE Group plc —Towcester
- Full-time
- CAD
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- Life insurance
Process Engineer
710 Crane Ltd. —Hitchin
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Time management
Manufacturing Engineer
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Management
- Computer literacy
- ERP systems
Mechanical Design Engineer - Electronics
Aston Martin F1 —Silverstone
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
Quick apply
8d
Senior Industrialisation Engineer
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CNC
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £55,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- No degree
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
14d
Senior Design Engineer
GKN Aerospace —Luton
- Engineering
- Project management
- Travel
- Free parking
- Work from home
7d
Principal Design Engineer
GKN Aerospace —Luton
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- Full-time
- CAD
- ERP systems
- Assembly
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Ampthill
- £55,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Assembly
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
14d
Mechanical Technician - AIT
Expleo —Stevenage
- Engineering
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
Manufacturing Engineer
Wabtec —Northampton
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Engineering
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Tooling Design Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation -
Ampthill

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Fabrication
Mechanical assembly
Tooling
CAD
GD&T
Six Sigma
Analysis skills
Communication skills
Creo

Full job description

Manufacturing

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

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 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
Designing any new tooling & fixturing requirements.
Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications.
Creation of detailed process instructions.
Creation of Manufacturing BOM’s / routings to aid ease of manufacture.
Active involvement in the 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.
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.
Support with the business process reviews and generation / update of relevant documentation.

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.

Job Reference Number

18828BR

Salary Range

negotiable

Employee Type

Full Time

Duration

6 months

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

Job Expires

29/04/2027

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