Manufacturing Engineer Scotland

POSITION: Manufacturing Engineer – Dalgety Bay, Scotland
LOCATION: Dalgety Bay, Scotland, United Kingdom (On-site)
REPORTING TO: Operations Manager

** The right to live and work in the UK is a must-have pre-requisite for this posting**

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer with 3+ years hands on experience in high level assembly and volume manufacturing in the technology industry. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes that ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient production of products.

You will have the opportunity to contribute across multiple disciplines and play a key role in scaling production, introducing new products, and driving operational excellence.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic team player working within a small multi-functional group with common goals to cost effectively bring new products and technologies to customers under tight deadlines.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for new and existing products including scale up from prototype to volume manufacturing.
• Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing, including process development, documentation, and validation.
• Support the development and implementation of Micro OLED and MicroLED test systems within the Dalgety Bay facility.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to production, resolving technical issues and minimising downtime.
• Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and process validation.
• Analyse manufacturing workflows to identify opportunities for productivity improvements, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, SOPs, and Bills of Materials.
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company quality standards and health & safety requirements.

** The right to live and work in the UK is a must-have pre-requisite for this posting**

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a high-tech, electronics, precision mechanical environment.
• Experience with process development, production support, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a small team.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO quality management systems. ISO 9001, 13485, 14001
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and process validation.
• Experience with automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Experience working in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, Inventor, Creo, or similar).

• Hands-on and practical approach to engineering.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Can display innovative thinking and creativity.
• Flexible and willing to take on a broad range of engineering responsibilities.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

Hours of work: 39-hour week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (4:00pm on Friday) with 30 minutes for lunch; the company offers certain flexibility/change of the core working hours in line with the Flexible Working Policy, however; flexibility regarding working hours is also expected from the employee.

The right to live and work in the UK is a pre-requisite for this position
. The role is based on site in the Company’s facility in St. David’s Business Park, Dalgety Bay, Fife. Candidate must be within commutable distance to our Dalgety Bay, Fife location. A small amount of travel may be required.

• 30 days annual leave (plus 5 statutory days)
• competitive personal pension scheme with company contribution
• life assurance scheme