Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Raytheon Technologies; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at their Glenrothes location to drive improvements in manufacturing processes for military applications. This permanent full-time role involves utilizing best practices and collaborating within an experienced team to achieve efficiency and quality in production.

Benefits

25 days holiday + statutory public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND in Manufacturing / Production Engineering or related subject.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated contribution to improvements in production effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement using Best in Class Manufacturing principles.
• Identify quality or performance issues.
• Report Manufacturing Engineering metrics and track performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Electronics manufacturing processes

Problem-solving

Process data analysis

Six Sigma principles

Lean Manufacturing principles

Education

HND in Manufacturing / Production Engineering

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Raytheon Technologies

Location:

Glenrothes, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

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:

• 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 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.