Job Description Would you like the opportunity to start with a blank page and help define a Manufacturing Engineering system from the ground up, eliminating all those problems you deal with in your current position? Would you like to hand pick your Manufacturing Engineering team and have the freedom to choose the best and the brightest from all industries to grow the UK Space industry? Lockheed Martin Space is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join the Assembly Integration & Test (AIT) organisation supporting new business activities within the UK Space team. As we journey through a new era of Space, as a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder; our amazing team is on a mission to make a difference in the world. Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus – our customers’ hardest missions. We provide the resources, support, and the focus. You bring the passion and courage to envision limitless possibilities and we’ll tackle those missions with you and stay ahead of ready. Come, join our AIT team in the dynamic world of Space. Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach – and yours. In the role of Senior Manufacturing Engineer you will help to select and implement our new Manufacturing Execution System (MES) from end to end for Lockheed Martin UK Space. Taking the best practice from our all of our Business Units across the US and UK. Therefore experience of an MES system new implementation or being a system super user in a highly regulated environment is essential. As well as experience in the practical application of that system to manage eBOM to mBOM transfers, 3D model configuration control, manufacturing assembly instruction creation and execution is needed. Experience of multidisciplined systems, covering mechanical, electrical and test software is an advantage. We need an enthusiastic self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With experience in the manufacture or assembly of precision equipment (high value, low volume) with the drive to strengthen your leadership experience by recruiting and managing your own team. Establishing a culture of Quality first as the key to achieving our Quality, Cost and Schedule targets. This is an ideal opportunity to continue and enhance your career as a subject matter expert and grow into the role of Head of Manufacturing Engineering AIT. Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value. We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment.lmukglobal.lmco.com or call 023 92 458 000. Personable, approachable, organised, self-starter, happy to become the centre of the team. Experience with 3D CAD tools, to interrogate the Spacecraft model and determine the key requirements to support all aspects of Assembly, Integration, Test & Launch preparation. Experience with mechanical, electrical and software integration, and maintaining the “Digital Data Continuity”. Experience in defining schedule inputs, critical assembly sequences, defining task durations, risk management inputs, Lessons Learned management to achieve Lean Engineering solutions. Experience in work package management, financial control of Engineering work packages. Full end to end lifecycle management of the DfX, Manufacture and Test of highly regulated assemblies. A level of travel will be required to meet business needs (Passport and Driving License). The successful candidate must already hold or be able capable of obtaining UK SC – UK Security Clearance. Business Environment At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business divisions of Lockheed Martin. We build satellites, ground stations and spacecraft that do amazing things in the space domain for government and commercial customers. Lockheed Martin Space capabilities and services give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. We also design smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change. At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more. We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement as well as a range of health and wellness benefits. What we offer you At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more. We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement. We have a wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below: Private Medical Insurance Competitive Pension Dental Critical Illness Life Assurance Travel Insurance Employee discounts for top high street shops Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes Reimbursement for a professional membership Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave