Senior Manufacturing Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glenrothes is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to improve manufacturing processes. The role involves using data for problem-solving and working with various teams to meet quality and efficiency targets. Candidates should have a minimum HND in Manufacturing Engineering and strong experience in electronics manufacturing processes. Excellent benefits include a four-day work week, generous pension scheme, and discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

25 days holiday + public holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme

Company bonus scheme

Up to 5 paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering improvements to production efficiency and quality.
• Skilled in using manufacturing data to identify and resolve issues.
• Experience in supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and design for manufacture (DFM).

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in manufacturing principles.
• Lead root cause analysis to solve manufacturing issues.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams.

Skills

Electronics Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Lean

Six Sigma

FMEA

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Design for Manufacture (DFM)

Process Improvement

Education

HND in Manufacturing / Production Engineering

Job description

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEEROn-site in Glenrothes£65,000 per annum Must be eligible for SC clearance A condensed 4 day week (9.25 hours per day)ABOUT THE CLIENTOur client is a leading player in advanced engineering and technology, delivering cutting-edge solutions across multiple industries. They are proud of their collaborative culture, innovative projects, and strong investment in people. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their expanding team.THE BENEFITS:25 days holiday + public holidays, with the option to buy and sell additional daysGenerous contributory pension scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)Company bonus scheme (discretionary).Up to 5 paid volunteering days each yearTHE SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER ROLE:As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving improvements through world-class manufacturing principles. You will use manufacturing data to identify and resolve issues, lead root cause analysis, and contribute to the introduction of new products and processes. This is a hands-on role working closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure performance, quality, and efficiency targets are met and exceeded.SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:HND (minimum) in Manufacturing / Production Engineering or related disciplineStrong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes across multiple technologiesProven track record in delivering improvements to production efficiency and qualitySkilled in root cause analysis, FMEA, Lean and Six Sigma principlesAbility to interpret manufacturing data and communicate solutions effectivelyExperience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and design for manufacture (DFM)TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.KEY SKILLSSenior Manufacturing Engineer, Electronics Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, NPI, DFM, Process Improvement