Manufacturing Engineer (Electronics)

Raytheon UK; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + statutory public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company bonus scheme

Flexible Benefits scheme

Job summary

Raytheon UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Glenrothes to work on product performance and support engineering tasks. The role requires a minimum HND or degree in a related field, along with knowledge of electronics manufacturing and process improvement.

Offering competitive salaries, 25 days holiday, and a contributory pension scheme, Raytheon UK ensures a dynamic and flexible working culture, focusing on growth and innovation in defense and aerospace.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND or degree in a related subject e.g. STEM.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Work on product performance and process.
• Provide technical support for customers.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Minimum HND or degree in a related subject e.g. STEM, Production or Manufacturing Engineering.

Knowledge/experience of electronics manufacturing

Process improvement/efficiency/lean manufacturing

Can lead / participate in process FMEA

Experience of various Manufacturing platforms

Technical presentation skills

Communication to all levels of the organisation

Can work as a team player

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-06-22

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Glenrothes, Fife

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Function: Manufacturing

Duration: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Location(s): Glenrothes

Security Clearance Requirements: Baseline. Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Why join Raytheon

Raytheon UK is a powerhouse in defence and aerospace, where innovation meets impact. As a key partner to the UK government and global customers, we tackle the toughest challenges across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Beyond cutting‑edge defence solutions, we lead the way in digital training transformation for both military and commercial clients. At Raytheon UK, you will work with pioneering technology, collaborate with top industry experts, and be part of a dynamic team that fuels your growth. Whether you're looking to push boundaries, develop your skills, or make a real‑world impact, your future starts here.

What you'll be doing

• Work on product performance and process
• Reporting and analysis tasks
• Tech support for customers
• Support innovation for engineering tasks
• Perform root cause and corrective action as required
• Support Manufacturing cells and engineering tasks as required
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM), NPI and Manufacturing Process tasks
• KPIs/metrics/data as required

Your skills

• Minimum HND or degree in a related subject e.g. STEM, Production or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Knowledge/experience of electronics manufacturing
• Process improvement/efficiency/lean manufacturing
• Can lead / participate in process FMEA, Control Plan, Process flow development, review and risk mitigation processes
• Experience of various Manufacturing platforms
• Technical presentation skills
• Ideally have worked for an Engineering, Manufacturing or Defence company
• Communication to all levels of the organisation
• Can work as a team player, independently and challenge status quo as required

What we offer

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• 6 times salary "Life Assurance" with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave

Work Culture

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site‑specific arrangements.
• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year

For this role the successful hire will need to be a permanent UK resident and successfully complete a baseline (BPSS) security and background check.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.