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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
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Date Posted:
2026-08-25
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Glenrothes, Fife
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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Job Title
01867870 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:
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- 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
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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 (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.
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 worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.
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