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Tooling Design Engineer Permanent role Based in Ampthill Offering up to £57,000 Do you have experience with CREO? Do you have experience working to BS8888 standard? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Tooling Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Develop manufacturing tooling within; CNC Machining or 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 Close liaison of activities with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, and other functions Your skillset may include: A background in tooling design and experience gained from within a manufacturing environment Broad manufacturing knowled...

Materials Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire Great salary, BUPA, Bonus and Benefits 37.5 hours, 4 Day Work Week option 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. The role: A talented individual skilled as a Materials Engineer is required to join the Special Projects team at Lockheed Martin, Ampthill. The job will involve a range of materials research activities. We are in need of someone to do hands on materials R&D and possibly some some hands-on testing. Niche skills are required across composites. • For the role our Composite focus is on Carbon / Silica phenolic composite processing and characterisation., • We are also looking into novel technologies for space and aerospace applications so experience in high temperature materials / materials used in hypersonics would be a welcome addition. What skills will I need? • Materials research or Materials science and engineering background (qualifications and work experience) in composite materials., • Composites experience in carbon fibre composites processing and testing., • Understanding of composite materials processing, • Experience in composite methods., • Understanding of composite materials applied to space and aerospace applications., • Writing technical documents. Desired Skills: • Background in high temperature materials / Hypersonics materials would be a welcome addition., • Experience of Lab based materials development and testing., • Understanding of phenolic resin processing, properties and chemistry, • Experience of working withing an ISO 9001 Quality system., • Presentation skills., • Knowledge of both destructive and non-destructive inspection techniques. 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 or call 02392 415270.

Manufacturing Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire Contract, inside IR35 (5 months) 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with detailed Assembly Processing knowledge (Electro Mechanical, Bonding, etc)? Are you passionate about driving innovation and excellence in manufacturing? If the answer to this is 'Yes', we want to hear from you! 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. This exciting opportunity is based from our ___ in Ampthill, Bedfordshire and benefits from a 4 Day Working Week (Mon – Thu). Your Role in Shaping the Future: As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role throughout the product lifecycle, focusing on reducing manufacturing lead times while maintaining quality requirements. 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. Key Responsibilities: • Develop manufacturing processes., • Defining sequence of operations, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling taking into account flow and lean philosophies., • Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and disciplines., • Identifying 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., • Support and contribute the relevant section of the Technology Roadmap to identify improvements to current manufacturing processes and future requirements., • 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: • Detailed Assembly Processing knowledge (Electro Mechanical, Bonding, etc)., • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement tools., • Experience with CAD 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., • Composite processing knowledge would be beneficial. 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 or call 02392415270

Job Title: Tooling Design Engineer Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire Contract: Permanent (4 Day Week) Salary: £52,000 - £57,000 The Role - Tooling Design Engineer This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer with a focus on tooling to join a global engineering business at the forefront of technological advancement. As a Tooling Design Engineer, you'll be tasked with developing industrial tools, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments used in both main production and prototype development phases. The work you do will be utilised across the full product life-cycle therefore supporting both engineering and production functions. Duties - Tooling Design Engineer Provision of tooling to reduce manufacturing costs and improve yield at all stages. Develop tooling to support CNC Machining, Composite layup and assembly. Designing any new tooling & fixturing requirements. Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications. Creation of detailed process instructions. Creation of Manufacturing BOM's. Assist with the Technical requirements of production activity. Supporting full rate production of a range of products Liaise closely with cross functional engineering areas. Support with the business process reviews and generation of documentation. Background - Tooling Design Engineer A background in tooling design Broad m...

Tooling Design Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering up to £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with CREO? Do you have experience working to BS8888 standard? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Tooling Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: • Develop manufacturing tooling within; CNC Machining or 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, • Close liaison of activities with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, and other functions Your skillset may include: • 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), • Awareness of DFM/A and PFMEA principles and practical application, • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, Quality toolset experience, • Experience preparing manufacturing BOM’s and routings, and manufacturing process instructions If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Tooling Design Engineer 6 month contract Great rate £ inside IR35 Ampthill, Bedfordshire 37.5 hours + flexible working patterns 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. 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. What will you be doing? • 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., • You 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;, • CNC 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. Skills required: • 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. 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 or call 02392 415270.

Design and development of manufacturing tooling across technologies including NC machining, composite layup, mechanical assembly and fabrication. Proven background in tooling design within a manufacturing environment. Ability to derive tooling technical requirements from product requirements.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire Salary: £40-50 per hour Contract: 7 Months Role Overview – Manufacturing Engineer Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC machining and CAM programming expertise? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering organisation as they continue to develop and refine their precision machining capability. As a CNC-focused Manufacturing Engineer, you will take ownership of developing and optimising machining processes across complex components, working with advanced CNC equipment and industry-leading CAM software. You'll act as the technical specialist for CNC methods, tooling, fixturing, programming and machining standards, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency and right-first-time performance. This is an on-site role based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, working within a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing environment with the benefit of a 4-day working week (Mon–Thu). Key Responsibilities – Manufacturing Engineer Developing CNC machining processes and programs for new and existing components Creating, modifying and optimising CNC toolpaths using Hypermill CAM Defining machining sequences, cutting strategies and process optimisation plans Selecting tooling, cutting parameters and designing fixturing solutions for complex geometries Creating and maintaining detailed process documentation, work instructions and routings Supporting machine shop operations with tooling validation, trial cuts and program prove-outs Troubleshooting machining issues and driving process resolutions on the shop floor Reducing cycle times, scrap and rework through structured continuous-improvement activity Supporting the introduction and commissioning of new CNC machinery and technologies Working with Industrial Engineering and Production Engineering to align machining processes to wider manufacturing needs Ensuring machining processes meet required quality, safety and regulatory standards Key Experience & Qualifications – Manufacturing Engineer Strong CNC machining background in a precision engineering environment Experience using Hypermill CAM for programming complex 3-, 4- or 5-axis toolpaths Knowledge of CNC machining best practices, cutting theory and work-holding principles Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings and GD&T Experience with MRP/ERP systems for BOM and routing management Strong problem-solving skills and experience with machining optimisation Hands-on, collaborative approach with excellent communication skills Engineering/technical qualification or relevant industry experience Experience with composite machining (advantageous) Benefits – Manufacturing Engineer 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday) Opportunity to work with advanced CNC machinery and cutting-edge CAM technology High-quality working environment with strong engineering support Professional development opportunities within a leading engineering organisation Inclusive recruitment process with reasonable adjustments available For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on 01453 829522 or send your CV to For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. TPBN1_UKTJ

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