Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Babcock; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence and aerospace seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Glenrothes. The role involves driving manufacturing improvement, identifying quality issues, and ensures a collaborative environment. Join a team dedicated to critical products, offering competitive salaries, a range of benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Flexible Benefits scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND in Manufacturing / Production Engineering or related subject.
• Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes.
• Contributions to improvements in Production Programs' effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement using Best in Class and World Class Manufacturing principles.
• Identify and address issues using manufacturing data.
• Participate in DFM and manufacturability analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Six Sigma principles

Lean Manufacturing

Education

HND in Manufacturing / Production Engineering

Job description

Date Posted:
2025-06-03Country:
United KingdomLocation:
GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PYPosition Role Type:
Unspecified

Job Title: Senior 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.

In your role as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Manufacturing you will enjoy:

• A meaningful mission: Work on a range of critical products essential to the success of military applications.
• A culture like no other: Join a Friendly and supportive culture that takes pride in its "first time, every time" principle when it comes to product quality.
• A generous package: Enjoy a generous salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to learn through our In-house training school with Certified IPC Trainers.
• A collaborative culture: Be part of an established and experienced manufacturing team with a wide range of manufacturing and engineering, knowledge and expertise enabling your growth and learning.
• Career Pathways: Progression Pathways for all People Leader and Technical roles with internal and external training courses available to support development.

What You Will Do

• Drive improvement through the use of Best in Class and World Class Manufacturing principles
• Use manufacturing data to identify and address issues
• Drive Systemic Root Cause and Corrective Action
• Identify, expedite and provide solutions for quality or performance issues
• Identify skills training or development requirements to improve team performance
• Report & maintain Manufacturing Engineering metrics, track performance against Team KPIs and Individual Goals & Objectives
• Ensure metrics are used / responded in order to optimise & improve processes
• Participate in DFM and "manufacturability" analyses and reporting
• Participate in NPI activities and reporting

Your Skills:

• Minimum of HND in Manufacturing / Production Engineering or other related subject
• Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes over a wide range of technologies and production platforms
• Analytical engineer who can process data efficiently to provide solutions to problems and communicate the outcomes at all levels
• Can demonstrate contribution to specific improvements in Production Programs' effectiveness efficiency and optimisation
• Can understand and promote the use of Equipment / Machine SPC to identify potential issues and prevent them
• Can lead / participate in process FMEA development, review and risk mitigation processes
• Understands the principles of 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing

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.

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