About the Role

Due to our continued success and the recent award of significant contracts, the company is continuing in an exciting period of growth. Currently, we have vacancies for high-calibre Graduate Engineers to join Manufacturing, which forms part of the Production Operations Function at LMUK Ampthill.

Manufacturing includes responsibilities for:

Production Operations, Production Control, Materials Planning and Stores.  

Operations Engineering includes responsibilities for

Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies 

Candidates shall have strong technical skills with drive, be open to change and challenge and have ambition for both our business and their personal success. In return, we offer Graduates a full career with potential for technical and/or management advancement, supported by our commitment to ongoing professional training. We are an equal opportunities employer with a strong belief in both corporate and personal ethical standards and aim to provide our Graduates with an empowered and supportive working environment with a very competitive reward package.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Working alongside Manufacturing engineers, Manufacturing specialists, Production Managers and team leaders  Manufacturing Graduates will use engineering and process improvement tools and techniques to develop operational excellence supporting a diverse range of activities, under the guidance of senior manufacturing personnel and Specialists which includes:

A degree in an Engineering or related discipline

Responsibility for Planning own work within defined constraints with the assistance of Manufacturing and technical mentors.

Provide overall technical support and assistance to the manufacturing teams

Act as liaison between the engineering and production teams.

Develop skills and a working knowledge of both manufacturing and functional standards and procedures

Meet production plans, schedules and costs with assistance 

Ability to work accurately, prioritise tasks and work with minimal supervision within a production environment

Demonstrate a systematic disciplined approach

Safety orientated

Successfully complete the Manufacturing Graduate program

Successfully complete any appropriate or mandatory training courses

Good IT skills in a range of SW packages

Seek out opportunities that will push you to strengthen your skills and enhance your knowledge under guidance

The role requires the candidate to have a broad Manufacturing, background, You must be able to think laterally generating novel and innovative solutions to complex problems.

Desired skills, qualifications and experience

Be Self motivated

Strong analytical and technical ability

Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders

A willingness to support both academic and practical tasks according to project specific requirements

Experience of 6 ‘S’ and lean manufacturing tools and techniques would be advantageous

Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is desirable

Composite Bonding and machining knowledge is desirable

Job Reference Number10088BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week37.5

Working Schedule

9/75

CountryUnited Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

SC

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?Yes

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of three business areas focussing on Vehicles, Special Projects and Mission Support, which provide a variety of products and services to the MoD and other customers including the Warrior CSP, Scout and support to the Land Environment Air Picture Provision capability. With a significant percentage of LMUK Ampthill’s revenue being subcontracted to key partners and suppliers, the Sub-contracts function is fundamental to business success. We are looking for talented individuals with demonstrable experience in delivering complex, high value, critical components and services from suppliers. In return, we can offer an exciting and challenging career path.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.