Manufacturing Engineer

WA Consultants; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WA Consultants in Fife, Scotland, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their advanced technology team. The role centers on developing and improving manufacturing processes from prototype to volume production, with hands-on support for production issues and continuous improvement.

You’ll contribute to New Product Introduction, process development, validation and equipment installation, while collaborating with engineering teams and suppliers to resolve technical or quality challenges.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience within manufacturing engineering, ideally within electronics, precision engineering or a high-tech environment.
• Experience in process development, NPI and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, ISO standards, automation or CAD would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, supporting products from prototype through to volume production.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), including process development and validation.
• Provide hands-on engineering support, troubleshooting production issues and improving efficiency.
• Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning and validation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction and increased productivity.
• Work closely with engineering teams and suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues.

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Advanced Technology

Location:, Fife
Working Pattern: On-site with flexible working available

I'm currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a global engineering business based in Fife, specialising in the development and manufacture of advanced optical technologies used across a range of innovative products and applications.

This is a great opportunity to join a business working with exciting, cutting-edge technology, supporting everything from low-volume, highly specialised products through to high-volume manufacturing.

Working within a small, collaborative engineering team, you'll play a key role in introducing new products, developing manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, supporting products from prototype through to volume production.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), including process development and validation.
• Provide hands-on engineering support, troubleshooting production issues and improving efficiency.
• Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning and validation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction and increased productivity.
• Work closely with engineering teams and suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues.

What I'm Looking For

• Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience within manufacturing engineering, ideally within electronics, precision engineering or a high-tech environment.
• Experience in process development, NPI and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, ISO standards, automation or CAD would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

An opportunity to join an established global business working on innovative technology, with exposure to a diverse range of products and manufacturing processes.

You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, work across different engineering disciplines and play a key role in developing and improving manufacturing capabilities.