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‑makingSkills 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 within 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