Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-03-18

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 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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