Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Location:
Glenrothes
Hours:
Full Time (37 hours per week)
Security Clearance:
Baseline (must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship)

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering and manufacturing organisation working at the forefront of advanced technology. The role offers the chance to contribute to complex and meaningful products, collaborate with experienced industry professionals, and develop within a highly supportive environment.

Why Join This Organisation

You will be part of a company known for its innovation, engineering excellence, and focus on developing high‑reliability solutions used across a range of critical applications. The culture is collaborative, supportive, and committed to quality, continuous improvement, and professional development.

You will also benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, access to internal training delivered by certified specialists, and clear pathways for both technical and leadership progression. Relocation assistance is available for candidates moving to the Glenrothes area.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting product performance and manufacturing process improvement
• Completing reporting, analysis, and KPI‑related tasks
• Providing technical support to customers and internal teams
• Contributing to engineering innovation and process development
• Leading or supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Supporting manufacturing cells and assisting with wider engineering activities
• Carrying out Design for Manufacturability (DFM), NPI, and manufacturing process tasks
• Using metrics and data to drive process optimisation and decision‑making

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum HND or degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, STEM, or a related field
• Knowledge or experience in electronics manufacturing
• Experience with process improvement, efficiency, and lean manufacturing methodologies
• Ability to lead or participate in FMEA, control plan development, process flows, and risk mitigation
• Experience across a range of manufacturing platforms and technologies
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present technical information clearly
• Experience with in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or other regulated sectors (advantageous)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with confidence to challenge existing processes when needed