About This Role
Designing, developing, and implementing industrial tools, jigs, fixtures, prototype models, and machine attachments for production or experimental use is the core of this engineering role. The engineer will ensure legislative compliance and consider factors like accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements. The position supports operational performance and product development, aiming to reduce manufacturing costs and improve yield throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support in the design, development, and implementation of industrial tools, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production, and machine attachments
- Develop manufacturing tooling within NC Machining or Composite layup technologies
- Design new tooling and fixturing requirements
- Create Technical Requirement Specifications
- Create detailed process instructions
- Create Manufacturing BOM’s / routings to aid ease of manufacture
- Actively involve in 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
- Support full rate production of a range of products aligned to the LMUK Ampthill Business requirements
- Liaise closely with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, and other functions as necessary
- Support business process reviews and generation / update of relevant documentation
Requirements
- Background in tooling design and experience gained from within a manufacturing environment
- Broad manufacturing knowledge, including industry experience with CNC machining, composites, fabrication, mechanical assembly, and 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
- 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, and Quality toolset experience
- Experience of preparing manufacturing BOM’s and routings and manufacturing process instructions
- Strong analytical skills
- Good communication skills that can influence a range of audiences internally and externally in meetings at all levels
- Good team player, able to liaise with other functions across the business
- Independent thinker, able to take an assertive stance to enforce the key customer and quality requirements
- Experience of driving change in process, behavior, and culture
- Key competences: personal accountability, building relationships, planning for results, customer first, adaptability
