Process Engineering Technician

Prattwhitney; Livingston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company bonus scheme

Health benefits

Flexible Benefits

Enhanced sick pay

28 days holiday incl. BH

Job summary

RTX Raytheon UK in Livingston, Scotland seeks a Process Engineering Technician to provide on-site support for the production line, perform preventive maintenance, and assist engineering with investigations and improvements. The role requires an HNC in Manufacturing / Process Engineering and experience with MES systems such as Visiprise.

You will analyze performance metrics, ensure quality in RCCA reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while working site-based with travel

Qualifications

• Qualification – HNC in Manufacturing / Process Engineering or similar; determine competence.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and requirements.
• Knowledge of MES systems (e.g. Visiprise).
• Basic data analysis techniques; extract data from MES/SAP and analyze in spreadsheets.
• Energetic self-starter; generate ideas and take initiative.
• Able to take direction and work as an active team member.
• Clear written and verbal communication; simplify technical info for Operations staff.
• PC literacy with MS Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the production line and address queries from floor personnel.
• 2nd line support for line stop issues; escalate as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks.
• Review manufacturing metrics; report anomalies and identify root causes.
• Assist Engineering with investigations and initiatives.
• Support RCCA reviews and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Maintain MES routers and Work Instructions; support tooling and equipment needs.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

MES systems

Data analysis

MS Office

Problem solving

Communication

Education

HNC in Manufacturing / Process Engineering

Tools

Visiprise

SAP

Minitab

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 2026-07-16. Country: United Kingdom. Location: Livingston, West Lothian. Role Type: Onsite. Job Title: Process Engineering Technician. Function: Manufacturing. Duration: Permanent. Hours: Full Time (Site based - 37 hours per week). Location(s): Livingston, Scotland (with some travel to Glenrothes). Security Clearance Requirements: Baseline. Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

RTX Raytheon UK is a leading aerospace and defence company. We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development, aiming to safeguard a safer and more connected world.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the production line; address queries and challenges from Production Floor personnel (mainly around HLA/Cell areas).
• 2nd line support for line stop issues; escalate complex issues to Engineering teams as needed.
• Perform preventative (scheduled) maintenance tasks.
• Review manufacturing performance metrics; report anomalies or trends, determine root cause and corrective & preventative actions.
• Assist Engineering with investigations and initiatives.
• Support PRB/NCMR reviews (driving thorough RCCA).
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Maintain MES routers and create/edit Work Instructions.
• Support tooling & equipment requirements, including maintenance, calibration, replacement, and raising purchase requisitions.
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety standards and requirements; participate in audit and verification activities as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualification – HNC in Manufacturing / Process Engineering or similar; previous experience and knowledge to determine competence.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and requirements.
• Knowledge of MES systems (e.g. Visiprise).
• Basic data analysis techniques; ability to extract data from MES/SAP and perform spreadsheet analysis.
• Energetic self-starter; able to generate ideas and initiate action.
• Ability to take direction and work as an active contributor to a team.
• Competent communicator – written and verbal; able to simplify technical information for Operations staff.
• PC literacy with MS Office packages.
• Hands-on approach to issues on the production line.

Desirable

• Interest in manufacturing or engineering; flexible to work other shifts and extra hours if required.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing software packages (Minitab, SAP, MES Systems).
• Interest in critical thinking and problem solving.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries; 25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays, with opportunity to buy/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 salary sacrifice options (Health Cashplan, Dental, Cycle to Work, among others).
• Enhanced sick pay and enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Work Culture: 37hr week with flexible working options; remote, hybrid, and site-based opportunities depending on role and requirements.

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 Raytheon UK is part of the RTX organisation. We are committed to equal employment opportunity; all qualified applications will be considered without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.