Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Glenrothes, Scotland, KY7 5PY

Duration: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Security Clearance: Baseline. Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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.

We have a Manufacturing Engineer opportunity based in the Systems Manufacturing department, primarily focused on product manufacturing and process integrity, effectiveness and efficiency. You will take ownership for product performance throughout the manufacturing process and provide reporting/performance analysis as required – while being the key technical support for the Customer and Internal Program Team.

This role will be program‑focused as a support function across the Systems manufacturing environment.

• Active and innovative Engineer – drive improvement through the use of Best in Class and World Class Manufacturing principles
• Active Team Member – participate in team activities with Integrated Program Team, Engineering and other project teams
• Use manufacturing data to identify and address issues – proactively
• Use data to drive Systemic Root Cause and Corrective Action
• Identify, expedite and/or accelerate any quality or performance issues
• Identify skills training or development requirements and elevate them through management
• Participate in regular Manufacturing Engineering sub‑team meetings
• Report & maintain Manufacturing Engineering metrics, track performance against Team KPI and Individual Goals & Objectives
• Use metrics to respond and optimize processes
• Support the Program Cells and the rest of the Engineering community when required
• Where required, participate in DFM and "manufacturability" analyses and reporting
• Where required, participate in NPI activities and reporting

• Minimum of HND in Manufacturing / Production Engineering or other related subject
• High performance Engineer and self‑starter
• 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
• Good team player who takes ownership of problems and participates fully in team activities
• Can demonstrate contribution to specific improvements in Production Programs’ effectiveness, efficiency and optimization
• 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
• Experience of various manufacturing platforms
• Understands the principles of 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
• Proven technical presentation skills

• Proven track record in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment
• Driven, confident Engineer able to create and maintain enthusiasm and energy levels across the team
• Confident self‑starter who must be able to encourage improvement and challenge the Status Quo
• Ability to communicate at all levels across a range of disciplines and to work with Engineering peer groups across the Manufacturing Division

• 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 among others
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job…