Senior Manufacturing NPI Engineer

Raytheon UK; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

Date Posted:
2025-03-10

Country:
United Kingdom

Location:
GBR02: Glenrothes, Scotland, Queensway Industrial Estate, Glenrothes, KY7 5PY

Position Role Type:
Unspecified

Job Title: Senior NPI Engineer

Location: Glenrothes

There may be occasional travel to Livingston

Summary of Role:
The Senior NPI (New Product Introduction) Engineer role will be focused on the execution of new product introductions on Circuit Card and mechanical assemblies. With a strong technical background in mechanical assembly processes, the NPI Engineer will ensure the successful introduction of new products into Raytheon UK Manufacturing through the application of robust manufacturing principles and processes.

Role will be program-focused as the key technical support for Customer and Internal Program Team. It will cover a wide range of products in diverse fields such as Power Products, Space Grade Manufacturing, Weapons and Sensors, Air Traffic Management Systems and Control Actuation Systems (CAS).

Main Duties:

• Focus on CCA & Unit Level assembly
• Technical and Manufacturing Eng. lead on NPI Builds, with ownership for the execution to agreed schedule and cost, and to required Quality standards and Manufacturing best practices
• Engagement at all stages of the NPI process; from Bid and Proposal through execution of NPI Builds as a precursor to product release into full rate production.
• Active participation in DFM and “manufacturability” analyses and reporting
• Use manufacturing data to identify and address issues – proactively
• Use data to drive Systemic Root Cause and Corrective Action.
• Identify, expedite and / or escalate any quality or performance issues
• Identify skills training or development requirements and escalate through management
• Report & maintain Manufacturing Engineering metrics, track performance against Team KPI and Individual Goals & Objectives
• Ensure metrics are used / responded to in order to optimize processes
• Support the Program Cells and the rest of the Engineering community when required
• Active Team Member – participate in team activities with Integrated Program Team, Engineering groups and other cross-functional teams

Candidate Requirements:
Essential:

• Qualified to minimum HND level in Manufacturing / Production Engineering or a related Engineering discipline
• High performance and innovative individual who is a self-starter ready to challenge the Status Quo, and drive improvement using Best in Class and World Class Manufacturing principles
• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical manufacturing processes over a wide range of technologies, processes and production platforms
• Wide-ranging understanding of electronic and electro-mechanical product design and operation
• 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 optimization
• Understands, and promotes the principles and benefits of Design for Excellence (DfX)
• Can lead / participate in process FMEA development, design review and risk mitigation processes
• Understands the principles of 6 Sigma, Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing
• Proven technical presentation and communication skills to all levels

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Circuit Card Assembly Processes
• A driven Engineer able to create and maintain enthusiasm and energy levels across the team
• Understanding of electro-mechanical manufacturing processes over a wide range of technologies, processes and production platforms
• A highly effective, disciplined approach in the work environment
• Work in a dynamic and global environment
• Ability to communicate at all levels across a range of disciplines and to work with Engineering peer groups, locally and globally.

About Raytheon UK:
With facilities in Broughton, Glenrothes, Livingston, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the wider RTX organisation and sits within the Raytheon business.

For further details on Raytheon UK please visit our website: www.raytheon.co.uk

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*
• Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).
• Opportunities to support volunteering for the STEM events or local community events
• Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs. Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.

Support and Adjustment:
Please contact a member of the recruitment team during the recruitment process to discuss any support or adjustments required.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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