Manufacturing Engineer

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.About the Role Join our Production Operations Engineering Team as a Manufacturing Engineer! Are you passionate about driving innovation and excellence in manufacturing? Our Operations Engineering team is at the forefront of supporting operational performance and delivering major product development projects, from concept design to production and beyond. We provide full lifecycle engineering support, including prototype development, integration of build documentation and production support until the end of product life. Your Role in Shaping the Future: As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role throughout the product lifecycle, focusing on reducing manufacturing costs and improving production yields. Your contributions will have a direct impact on customer satisfaction while ensuring the timely delivery of project milestones. As the go-to expert in your field, you will provide engineering insights, solve complex challenges, and coordinate activities to support current and future business goals. You'll also be a key driver of our commitment to "right-first-time" quality standards, enhancing both operational efficiency and the company's reputation.,

• Develop and refine manufacturing processes within technologies such as NC Machining.
• Define production sequences, layouts, and workflows for assembly, equipment installation, and material handling using lean methodologies.
• Provide accurate Basis of Estimates for engineering and shop floor activities across various technologies.
• Identify tooling and fixturing requirements to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Create comprehensive Technical Requirement Specifications and detailed process instructions.
• Manage Manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings to streamline production.
• Actively participate in Level 1 & 2 Mission Directed Work Team (MDWT) meetings.
• Contribute to the Technology Roadmap, identifying opportunities for process improvement and future capabilities.
• Support capital planning from technical requirements definition to final acceptance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Industrial and Production Engineering.
• Assist in business process reviews and documentation updates to support continuous improvement.
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.


• Expertise in CNC machining and manufacturing technologies.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement tools.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software for generating 2D technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of MRP systems and experience managing BOMs and routings in SAP (or similar ERP systems).
• Proven ability to drive cultural and process change, improving efficiency and quality.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
  
  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.
  
  At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement. We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave