Manufacturing Engineer
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LMUKA11189
E1623I / Manufacturing Engineer Sr
Ampthill
Ampthill - Multiple
Description of Business Environment:
Lockheed Martin UK, part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, is a leader in systems
integration, working on major programmes spanning the aerospace, defence and civil
sectors. Ampthill currently employs around 800 employees and is the largest wholly owned
Lockheed Martin site in the UK.
The Operations Engineering department at LMUK Ampthill Is part of Operations function
which encompasses Facilities, Production Operations, Production Planning and Material
Control.
A vacancy has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to work within the
Operations Engineering Department leading manufacturing/production engineering
activities for Electro-Mechanical Sub Assemblies across multiple Programmes.
Specific Job Description:
The successful Engineer will have a proven track record and be the lead for;
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Leading the manufacturing strategy and development of manufacturing processes for
Electro-Mechanical Sub Assemblies manufactured at LMUK Ampthill
Creation of process documentation including Standard Operator Procedures (SoP) for
use within a production environment
Creation of Material Masters and defining the Bills of Materials and routings
Identifying any new tooling & fixturing requirements
Managing any Change Requests through to embodiment.
Supporting the Production teams with any technical issues, new processes and
equipment to ensure requirements are met.
Developing solutions, including conducting root cause analysis, to a variety of complex
Manufacturing problems.
Lead the implementation for any improvements to the Manufacturing processes
Supporting Design and Quality activities and other team members where required
Ensuring compliance to standards and regulations are adhered to
Leading, through visual management and key performance indicators, delivery of the
manufacturing engineering service level agreements
Required Skills:
 Proven experience within a similar Manufacturing/Production role including experience
within Design programmes where manufacture has run concurrently.
 Excellent knowledge of Manufacturing methodologies and technologies including;
 Cable Harness Manufacture
 Electro-Mechanical Box Assembly
 Excellent IT skills including experience with SAP
 Excellent communication skills
 Use of Six Sigma/Process improvement techniques
Desired Skills:
 Experience in the training / development of Manufacturing Engineers
 Experience in constructing manufacturing estimates
Standard Job Description:
Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies,
equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling. Designs
arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive
layout. Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of
tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance. Adapts machine
or equipment design to factory and production conditions. May incorporate inspection and
test requirements into the production plan. Inspects performance of machinery, equipment,
and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of
problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality. Develops manufacturing processes
that are applicable to statistical process control, and may develop those techniques.
Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification
requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. Ensures processes
and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
Typical Minimum Education & Experience:
Ideally require a Bachelors degree from an accredited college and capability typically
achieved through demonstrable professional experience. Will also consider individuals
with equivalent experience / combined education. Considered an emerging authority