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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.\nThis role will be required to Design, develop and implement industrial tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements. will be required to have a good working knowledge of CAD design tools such as CREO and Windchill. 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.\nAs part of the Operations Engineering Team, the Mechanical Design Engineer (Tooling) is the recognised point of contact for all matters related to their area of expertise, providing engineering advice, problem solving and co-ordination of activities in support of current and future business.\nThe Mechanical Design Engineer (Tooling) 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.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDevelop manufacturing tooling within any of the following technologies;\nAssembly, Integration and Test\nMachining\nComposite layup\nAdditive Manufacturing\nDesigning any new tooling & fixturing requirements\nExperienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications\nCreation of detailed process instructions\nCreation of Manufacturing BOM’s / routings to aid ease of manufacture.\nActive participation in customer and programme meetings.\nAssist with the Technical requirements of the relevant section of the Capital plan from definition to acceptance.\nSupporting full rate production of a range of products aligned to the LMUK Ampthill Business requirements.\nClose liaison of activities with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering and other functions.\nSupport with the business process reviews and generation / update of relevant documentation.\nThe successful candidate must be able to achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. 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