Senior Industrial Engineer

Prattwhitney; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company bonus scheme

Flexible Benefits scheme

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Glenrothes, Scotland is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to provide engineering support across various functions. The successful candidate will develop solutions for new processes, analyze system performance, and collaborate on the manufacturability of products.

A degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field is essential, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with project management. Opportunities for flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent.
• PC literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and simulation modelling tools.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis and work with quality management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions for new products and processes.
• Conduct analysis of manufacturing system performance.
• Provide detailed factory and line layouts using AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with engineering groups for product manufacturability.

Skills

Engineering science knowledge

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Statistical analysis

Project management skills

Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Simulation modelling tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-05-19 Country: United Kingdom Location: Glenrothes, Fife Position Role Type: Onsite Senior Industrial Engineer

Raytheon UK is a powerhouse in defence and aerospace, whereinnovation meetsimpact. Asakeyper totheUKgovernmentandglobalcustomers,weunderstandhe toughestchallengesacrossland,sea,air,spaceandcyberspace. Beyondcutting‑edgedefencesolution sfor tbothmilitarandcommercialclients. At Raytheon UK,youwillworkwithpioneeringtechnology,collaborate withtopindustryexpertreandbepartofadynamicteamthatfuelsyourgrowth.

Whatyou'reexpectedtoprovideIndustrialEngineeringsupporttoRaytheon sites,functionsandcustomers.Therolerequiresamamulti‑skilledengineertodevelopanddriveinnovationwithinnmanufacturingandwidefunctionseframearlycustomerengagement,throughdevelopmenttoset‑upandvolumemanufacture.TheIndustrialEngineerstwillprovidetic,commercialandprojectmanagementsupportforavarietyproductsorprojects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developinnovativesolutionsfornewproducts orprocessesandcontribute to strategicroadmapsfocused on factorycapacityandinvestmentsthroughinfrastructureimprovementandexpansionproposals,andplanningtheintegrationofnewproducts,technologiesand equipmentthatcreateaccompetitive advantage.
• Supportthedevelopmentofnewprojects,technologies orbusinessopportunities.
• AnalysmanufacturingsystemperformancetoevaluateandoidentifyopportunitiesforimprovementthroughIndustrialEngineeringtools,technicheandmethods.
• Analysanddeterminetequipment,facilitiesandsupportrequirementsfornewproducts,equipment orprocesses.
• ProvidedetailedfactoryandlinelayoutsusingAutoCADandsupporttheplanningcostingandimplementationofnewor changedarea.
• Optimiseassemblylinesusingworkflowanalysis,timemotionstudy,ergonomicsandhumanfactorsanalysis.
• Provide detailed technical reports,presentations andinformation to support projects.
• Provideanalysisofcurrentorfuturerequirementsusingsimulationtools,valuelstreammapping,dataanalysis,PFMEA,LeanManufacturingandSixSigmaprinciples.
• Collaboratewithengineering and designgroups to ensure producibility of productandeffective transitiontomanufacture.
• Labourestimating4electronic,cableor mechanicalassemblies.
• Contributeto factory safetyand workcellergonomics.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Degreein an engineering science suchasIndustrialengineering,Electronics,Mechanical,ManufacturingSystemsEngineering,or equivalent relevant experience.
• PCliteratemainlyMicrosoftOfficeincludingWord,Excel,PowerPoint&MS Project.
• ProficientintheuseofAutoCADand/or simulation modelling tools.
• Abilityto workwithmathematicalconceptsandstatisticalanalysis,SPC,modelling,queuing theory,SixSigma,LeanManufacturing, etc.
• Abilitytoreprenshey Rtationallalllevelsforinternalandexternalcustomers.
• Strongunderstandingof the key costdriversin the set‑up,development or supportofprojects,productsandthemanufacturingprocess.

Desirable:

• Significant Industrial Engineeringexperienceand extensiveknowledgeofIndustrial Engineeringtools,techniquesand methods.
• Experienceofd developingnew process,areas or expansionincludingplanning, costand implementation.
• Abilitytocreatedetailed informationquicklyand present effectively at customer or variousmanagement levels.
• KnowledgeofSMT,units and boxbuild plus site facilitation,supply chain requirements and material handling.
• Pritsaller mentororleadotherengineers or projects with extensiveIndustrialengineeringknowledge.
• Knowledgeofsimulationtools such as Witness or similar.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays,plus the opportunity to buyand sell up to 5 days (37 hr).
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
• Six times salary Life Assurance with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice options, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
• Paid volunteering days (up to 5 days each year).

Work Culture

37-hour working week,although hoursvarie dependingon role,jobrequirement or site‑specific arrangements. Remote, hybrid and site‑based working opportunities, depending on your needs and the requirements of the role. Flexible working culture that is output‑oriented, not time at desk. Voluntary flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed in line with the 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.