Senior Manufacturing NPI Engineer (SMT/PCB/CCA/Electronics Based)

Pratt & Whitney; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Glenrothes, Scotland is seeking an Engineer to oversee the full product lifecycle for new product launches. Ideal candidates will have a Manufacturing Production Engineering background or relevant Engineering experience, particularly in electronics and mechanical sectors. The role emphasizes high-quality standards within the Manufacturing domain. Along with competitive compensation, it offers a flexible working culture and numerous benefits including substantial holidays and pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Manufacturing Production Engineering background required.
• Experience in collaboration with Manufacturing Production.
• Knowledge in electronic circuit card assembly and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Work on the full product lifecycle to launch a new product.
• Support in Manufacturing areas focusing on high quality standards.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure product delivery.

Skills

New Product Lifecycle Experience

Understanding of Manufacturing process

Electronic Build box experience

CCA

SMT

PCB

Education

HND/Degree Level in Manufacturing/Engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-01-09

Country: United Kingdom

Location: GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

About the role

Raytheon UK have a fantastic opportunity for an Engineer to work on the full product lifecycle to launch a new product into production through our NPI Engineering opportunities. This is an Engineering role that works in our Manufacturing area so a blend of Engineering and Manufacturing skills from previous roles and qualifications is essential for this role.

Raytheon UK are global Manufacturing leader in the Aerospace and Defence industry. Our Engineers work on important projects across the defence industry focusing on high quality standards and delivering excellent products to our customers.

For this role you will need a Manufacturing Production Engineering background or come from an Engineering background that's worked in collaboration with Manufacturing Production. Key skills include electronics, electro-mechanical or mechanical where experience of electronic products can be shown. Knowledge/experience of electronic circuit card assembly (CCA), PCB, SMT, manufacturing process, electronic box build would be ideal for this role due to some specialist areas the team support in the Manufacturing areas.

Candidates from a Manufacturing, Defence, Engineering, Semi-conductor or similar company would be ideal for this role. Candidates who have HND/degrees ideally from a Manufacturing or Engineering degree/college subject preferably electronic, mechanical or similar with relevant industry experience are welcome to apply.

Skills and Experience

• New Product Lifecycle Experience
• Understanding of Manufacturing process
• Electronic Build box experience
• Educated to HND/Degree Level in Manufacturing/Engineering preferably electronic, mechanical or similar with relevant industry experience are welcome to apply.
• CCA
• SMT
• PCB

Benefits and Work Culture

Benefits

• 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.
• Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)

Work Culture

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site‑specific arrangements.
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
• 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.

RTX

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

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.