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You will work closely with in-house engineers and the wider Leidos cross-functional teams to ensure that the tools and equipment are designed to meet quality, efficiency, and safety standards. Additionally due to the seasonal nature of work in the automotive industry you will be required to work with the Technical Applications team to develop your skills as an Applications Engineer with the potential to work across all of the sectors that Leidos deliver to.\nRoles & Responsibilities:\nWithin a design team, lead collaborate and innovate to create detailed tooling designs, including fixtures, jigs, clamps, and other specialized equipment required for manufacturing processes.\nLead a team of in-house UK / Indian engineers and/or sub-contract labour throughout the design process.\nAgree project design and engineering deliverables and priorities with Engineering Manager / Technical Lead.\nSupport ongoing review and management of technical project progress.\nProducing regular hours tracking reports with design teams as required by Engineering Manager / Technical Lead.\nWork closely with other team leaders/members in the Engineering Department to share knowledge and ensure best practise.\nAssist Engineering Manager / Techncial Lead with scheduling of projects/resource as required.\nCollate information for operation and maintenance manuals.\nProduce operation and maintenance manuals.\nProvide out of hours support as required.\nTechnically leading and engagement with remote teams in UK and across the world.\nEnsuring no fault forward engineering output philosophy is strictly adhered to.\nProduce scheme drawings and layouts for evaluation against customer specifications.\nProduce 3D models.\nProduce detailed mechanical manufacturing drawings.\nEvaluate basic designs through power and stress calculations, and for cost effectiveness and ease of manufacture and maintenance.\nComplete stress analysis (FEA), design risk assessments (DRA), and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).\nWork to Company procedures and specific instructions at all times.\nEnsure that work is completed within the hours and deadlines agreed with the Engineering Manager / Techncial Lead.\nHighlight all constraints/issues that may impact on engineering deadlines and project timing plans.\nIdentify and immediately communicate any engineering constraints/issues to Engineering Manager / Techncial Lead.\nAttend regular project and design reviews and provide accurate feedback on timings and completion of work to Engineering Manager / Techncial Lead and projects team.\nIdentify and highlight areas where additional support may be required to ensure timely and accurate completion of work.\nComplete CCARs on all occasions where timing plans/engineering hours are affected in line with Company procedures.\nContinually build relationships with internal stakeholders to achieve the successful completion of projects.\nProvide engineering support in the development of schemes and specifications for sales quotations and bid returns.\nProvide engineering support during manufacture and installation as required.\nComplete site surveys at customer facilities and attend customer led meetings as required.\nBased in the UK, working out of the Wickford office. Working on a three days in office, two days from home basis.\nFollow Group and Company policies and procedures at all times.\nUse all Company equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with Company procedures.\nReport all health and safety issues and concerns to your line manager and/or a Health and Safety Representative in a timely and professional manner.\nFamiliarise oneself with and adhere to the Company’s Equality Policy at all times.\nAll employees must conduct themselves in accordance with our Corporate Company Values and Business Ethics at all times.\nMay be required to work out of our UK sites for several weeks at a time.\nLeidos are a global operator and therefore UK and Global travel will be required.\nWork overtime as necessary to achieve deadlines.\nRequirements:\nProven experience in Automotive Tooling or Mechanical Handling.\nManufacturing Automation methods and processes.\nValue for money and current market value.\nSupplier base knowledge.\nUnderstanding of project costs - design, management, manufacture, installation etc.\nTime served apprenticeship or equivalent experience.\nHNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.\nHighly Organised & self-motivated.\nExcellent interpersonal skills.\nSound understanding of MS Office packages.\nProficient in Solidworks / AutoCAD / Inventor.\nTeam player.\nGood technical literacy skills.\nAdaptable & flexible.\nDesirable:\nExperience using Catia.\nKnowledge of current industry Materials Handling systems best practice for automotive & general industry.\nDegree in Mechanical Engineering.\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nFor U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.\nPay Range:\n£44,700.00-£57,300.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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