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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.

Electrical Technician Ampthill, Bedfordshire £32000-£34500 p/a + BUPA, Annual Bonus and Full Benefits 37.5 hours plus 4 Day Work Week Pattern 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: We have an exciting opportunity for a Cable / Harness Technician to join our team based from Ampthill, Bedfordshire. This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern offering a 4 day working week Monday - Thursday. You'll also be offered ongoing training, support and flexible benefits. We require a competent technician who will be: • Capable of cable and harness manufacturing working from drawings and engineering instruction, • Competent and skilled in the safe use of all hand tools., • Able to use Jigs, fixtures and measuring tools., • A problem solver with a positive attitude., • Working with support from engineering group a methodical and precise approach to ensure successful completion of production tasks on high value hardware. We pride ourselves on mission focused innovation, where performance excellence is at the heart of everything we do. We’ll provide you with meaningful work that will allow you to grow your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important to us is that you enjoy a strong work life balance as well. So if you are interested in joining a growing team working on exciting programmes there has never been a better time to apply! We may not know what’s going to change the world next, but chances are we’re already working on it, and you can be part of the story too! What skills will I need? • Cable and Harness manufacturing to specifications using Work instructions and Engineering drawings working in a medium volume production environment, • Understanding of ESD controls., • Experience in the use of crimp tools and ability to hand solder to high accuracy., • Competent with using IT/Software packages., • Cleanliness and housekeeping (5S) methodology., • A high level of health and safety awareness., • Certified IPC 620 or experience working with or understanding of IPC/J-Standards. Please note : We can offer training to get people up to speed on the latest IPC 620 standards, if you have some background in this already, EG IPC 610 or J-STD standards/qualifications. 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.

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.

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