Manufacturing Innovation Engineer

23 hours ago


Ampthill, United Kingdom Lockheed Martin Full time
Role Summary

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Lockheed Martin, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence in manufacturing. This position is part of our Productions Operations team, which is at the forefront of supporting operational performance and delivering major product development projects.
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.
  • Manage Manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings to streamline production.
  • Actively participate in Level 1 & 2 Mission Directed Work Team (MDWT) meetings.
  • Support capital planning from technical requirements definition to final acceptance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Industrial and Production Engineering.
  • 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.


About Us
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others, and performing with excellence. We value the diverse talents and experiences of all our employees, and we believe that this diversity drives our innovation and success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.

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