Industrial Engineer – Factory Efficiency & Innovation

Raytheon UK; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary bonus

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits

Job summary

Raytheon UK invites applications for a Senior Industrial Engineer to provide multi-site manufacturing support, engaging from early customer contact through volume production. You will drive innovation and deliver improvements across processes, equipment and layouts.

The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and simulation tools, strong analytical skills, and experience across assembly and test environments. A robust engineering background enables mentoring and effective customer interaction.

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering science (industrial, electronics, mechanical, manufacturing systems) or equivalent experience.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or simulation modelling tools.
• Ability to apply statistical analysis, SPC, Six Sigma, and Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions for new products or processes and contribute to factory capacity planning.
• Support new projects, technologies or business opportunities.
• Analyse manufacturing systems to identify improvement opportunities using IE tools and methods.
• Determine equipment, facilities and support requirements for new products and processes.
• Create detailed factory/line layouts using AutoCAD and plan costed implementations.
• Optimise assembly lines through time and motion studies and ergonomics.
• Produce technical reports and presentations to support projects.
• Utilise simulation, value stream mapping and data analysis for current/future needs.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure producibility and smooth transfer to manufacturing.
• Labor estimation for electronic, cable or mechanical assemblies.
• Contribute to factory safety and work cell ergonomics.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Statistical analysis

Six Sigma

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Simulation tools

Job description

Raytheon UK invites applications for a Senior Industrial Engineer to provide multi-site manufacturing support, engaging from early customer contact through volume production. You will drive innovation and deliver improvements across processes, equipment and layouts.

The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and simulation tools, strong analytical skills, and experience across assembly and test environments. A robust engineering background enables mentoring and effective customer interaction.