Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Date Posted:

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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- Duration
Permanent
Hours
37hrs, full-time, dayshift
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:

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.
Responsibilities:
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
Skills and Experience
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
Benefits and Work Culture
Benefits
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…