Our client is a major defence and aerospace company.
Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today. Date Posted: 2026-07-14 Country: United Kingdom Location: Livingston, West Lothian Position Role Type: Onsite Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer Function: Manufacturing Duration: Permanent Hours : Full Time (Site based - 37 hours per week) Location(s): Livingston, Scotland (with some travel to Glenrothes, Scotland) Security Clearance Requirements: Baseline. – Must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Why join our client At its parent company, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Our client brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence. Our client (an its parent company company) 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. Here, 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. In your role as an Equipment Engineer you will enjoy: A meaningful mission: Work on a range of critical products essential to the success of military applications.
A culture like no other: Join a Friendly and supportive culture that takes pride in its "first time, every time" principle when it comes to product quality.
A generous package: Enjoy a generous salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to learn through our In-house training school with Certified IPC Trainers.
A collaborative culture: Be part of an established and experienced manufacturing team with a wide range of manufacturing and engineering, knowledge and expertise enabling your growth and learning.
Career Pathways: Progression Pathways for all People Leader and Technical roles with internal and external training courses available to support development.!
What your days will look like: Develop and implement robust/repeatable manufacturing processes
Ownership/responsibility of process/equipment throughout the Product Value Stream
Design for Excellence (DfX) Analysis and collaboration with Design teams
Identify, expedite and / or escalate any quality or performance issues
Achieve On Time Delivery targets
Effective use of manufacturing data and analysis techniques to proactively identify and address issues, driving systemic Root Cause/Corrective Action
Report and maintain Process/Equipment Engineering metrics, track performance & yields against team KPIs and Individual Goals & Objectives
Drive continuous improvements through the use of Best in Class and World Class Manufacturing principles
The skills and experience we're looking for: High performance Engineer and self-starter
Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes over a wide range of technologies and production platforms (CCA, HLA etc.)
Experience working in a high reliability electronic assembly environment (Defense / Medical / Aerospace). Applicants from a Commercial Electronics background are also encouraged to apply.
Can demonstrate contribution to specific improvements in Production Programs' effectiveness efficiency and optimization
Can lead / participate in process FMEA, Control Plan, Process flow development, review and risk mitigation processes
Experienced in SPC, OEE, ESD, COSHH & Risk Assessment
Understands the principles of 6 Sigma (or equivalent methodology) and Lean Manufacturing
Knowledge and experience of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Familiarity with IPC-A-610 guidelines (including recent revision updates)
Minimum of HNC in an electronics related subject (HND/Degree preferred). Relevant industry experience will also be considered
Desirable but not essential for this role: Experience in developing/supporting processes such as Stencil design, Screen printing, Jet dispensing, SPI, SMT placement, Reflow oven profiling, AOI, AXI, MXI, PTH, Selective/Wave Solder, Wet processes, Underfill, rework processes.
We understand you may not have experience in every area listed above. We provide training and development where needed, so please do apply — we'll work with you to identify how we can best support your growth based on your individual skills and experience. 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. Its parent company Our client is a landed company and part of the wider its parent company organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, its parent company provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – an aircraft systems business, an aircraft engines business, and our client. Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, its parent company 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. xrexnqw #LI-VD1 Its parent company 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
