Manufacturing Engineer – PCB & Electromechanical Assembly
Location: Kirkcaldy
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 4-Day Week (Monday-Thursday)
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About The Opportunity
We're seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join our specialist electronics manufacturing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants genuine technical ownership, direct customer involvement, and the chance to mentor others – all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with our 4-day working week.
The Role
As our Manufacturing Engineer, you'll be at the heart of our manufacturing operations, working on complex PCB and electromechanical assemblies in a low-to-medium volume, high-quality production environment. This isn't a desk-bound role – you'll be actively involved in the day-to-day engineering challenges while having real influence over processes and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from concept through to full production
Provide technical support and optimization for SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and PCB assembly processes
Work directly with customers to understand requirements and resolve technical challenges
Own engineering activities across the manufacturing function
Mentor and develop junior engineers, sharing your expertise and building team capability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and manufacturability
Troubleshoot complex assembly issues and implement effective solutions
Collaborate closely with production teams to ensure smooth operations
What We're Looking For - Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience in manufacturing engineering within electronics/PCB assembly environments
Strong technical knowledge of SMT processes and PCB assembly techniques
Hands-on experience with electromechanical builds
Understanding of low-to-medium volume, high-mix manufacturing
Ability to work directly with customers and translate requirements into practical solutions
Experience with NPI processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
Problem-solving mindset with a practical, hands-on approach
Desirable Qualities
Mentoring or coaching experience
Knowledge of quality standards relevant to electronics manufacturing
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
Strong communication skills across all organizational levels
What We Offer
4-Day Working Week (Monday-Thursday) – genuine work-life balance
Hands-on role – stay connected to the tools and the technical work
Real ownership – influence outcomes without unnecessary bureaucracy
Direct customer engagement – build relationships and see the impact of your work
Mentoring opportunity – develop your leadership skills while staying technical
High-quality work – complex, interesting projects rather than repetitive mass production
Collaborative, engineering-focused culture
Why This Role?
This position is ideal for a technically solid Manufacturing Engineer who wants:
More influence and responsibility without moving away from hands-on engineering
Meaningful involvement in the full product lifecycle
A supportive environment free from excessive bureaucracy
The opportunity to shape processes and mentor the next generation
Better work-life balance through our 4-day week structure