Manufacturing Engineer - CNC

Join our Production Operations Engineering Team as a Manufacturing Engineer at our site in Ampthill, Bedford!

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.

Skills and experience required:

• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Contribute to the Technology Roadmap, identifying opportunities for process improvement and future capabilities.
• Support capital planning from technical requirements definition to final acceptance.

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 or call (phone number removed).

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.