Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Raytheon UK; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and aerospace technology seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Glenrothes. The role focuses on ensuring product build integrity and efficiency, driving improvements, and providing technical support. Candidates should have an HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering and strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + statutory holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5%)

Discretionary bonus scheme

Life Assurance (6x salary)

Flexible benefits including health, dental, and cycle schemes

Enhanced sick pay and family policies

Qualifications

• HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes.
• Proven contribution to improving production effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement using Best in Class and World Class Manufacturing principles.
• Utilize manufacturing data to identify and resolve issues.
• Maintain and report manufacturing metrics, track KPIs and goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes

Understanding of Equipment/Machine SPC

Knowledge of 6 Sigma

Lean Manufacturing principles

Education

HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Raytheon UK

Date Posted: 2025-05-16

Country: United Kingdom

Location: GBG02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY

Position Role Type: Unspecified

About Raytheon

At Raytheon UK, we pride ourselves on leading in defence and aerospace technology. We are committed to innovation, talent development, and a culture of excellence. Our UK facility manufactures Control Actuation Systems, Guidance Electronic Units, and Power Products, and is the UK’s only Global Factory for UK & US missile programmes.

Role Overview

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer focuses on product build and process integrity, effectiveness, and efficiency. You will own product performance throughout manufacturing, provide reporting and analysis, and serve as the key technical support for both Customer and Internal Program Teams. This role is program-focused, supporting the Systems manufacturing environment.

Main Duties

1. Drive improvement using Best in Class and World Class Manufacturing principles
2. Utilize manufacturing data to identify and resolve issues
3. Apply systemic root cause analysis and corrective actions
4. Address quality or performance issues with solutions
5. Identify and support skills training needs
6. Maintain and report manufacturing metrics, track KPIs and goals
7. Use metrics to optimize and improve processes
8. Participate in DFM and manufacturability analyses
9. Engage in NPI activities and reporting

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering or related field
• Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes
• Analytical skills for data processing and problem solving
• Proven contribution to improving production effectiveness and efficiency
• Understanding of Equipment/Machine SPC and process FMEA
• Knowledge of 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles

Benefits and Culture

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + statutory holidays, plus buy/sell options
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5%)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Life Assurance (6x salary)
• Flexible benefits including health, dental, and cycle schemes
• Enhanced sick pay and family policies

Work Culture

• 37-hour workweek with flexible hours
• Early finish on Fridays
• Remote, hybrid, and site-based work options
• Focus on output over hours, with formal flexible arrangements available
• Up to 5 paid volunteering days annually

About RTX

Raytheon UK is part of RTX, a global leader headquartered in Arlington, VA, with over 180,000 employees worldwide. RTX supports numerous UK jobs and contributes significantly to the UK economy, with investments across the country. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and diversity.

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