Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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Country: United Kingdom

Location: Glenrothes, Fife

Position Role Type: Onsite

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Job Title

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Grade

P3

Function

Manufacturing

Location

Glenrothes on-site

Security

Clearance Required

Baseline (BPSS)

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National security vetting: clearance levels -

Duration

Permanent

Hours

37hrs, full-time, dayshift

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.

As an active and innovative Engineer, you’ll drive improvement through the use of Best in Class and World Class Manufacturing principles and participate in team activities with Integrated Program Team, Engineering and other project teams.

Using manufacturing data to identify and address issues and a methodical approach to drive Systemic Root Cause and Corrective Action. Identify, expedite and provide solutions for quality or performance issues and 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

• 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

• 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
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme…