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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job in Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 6GU, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Hackajob Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-27
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
hackajob is partnering directly with Raytheon UK to hire for this role. Date Posted:  Country:
United Kingdom

Location:

Glenrothes, Fife Position Role Type:
Onsite

Job Title:

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Function:
Manufacturing Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) Hours :
Full Time (37 hours per week) Location(s):
Glenrothes or Livingston 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.

What You Will Do:

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 Methodical approach to 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 Participate in regular Manufacturing Engineering sub-team meetings Report & maintain Manufacturing Engineering metrics, track performance against Team KPIs and Individual Goals & Objectives Ensure metrics are used / responded to in order to optimise & improve processes Support the Program Cells and the rest of the Engineering community Participate in DFM and "manufacturability" analyses and reporting Participate in NPI activities and reporting Qualifications You Must Have:
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 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

Experience of various manufacturing platforms Understands the principles of 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Proven technical presentation skills Qualifications We Prefer:
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

What we offer:

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 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 For this role the successful hire will need to be a permanent UK resident and successfully complete a baseline (BPSS) security and background check. 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…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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