Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Overview

In this role you will develop and implement robust manufacturing processes for high-reliability electronics. You will own process and equipment across the value stream, collaborate with design teams on DfX, and drive issue resolution and delivery performance. You will apply data-driven methods to improve yields and process capability, aligning with Raytheon UK’s quality-focused, defence-oriented culture. This is an opportunity to shape production processes in a mission-critical domain.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 25 days holiday + statutory holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Life Assurance 6x salary
• Flexible Benefits scheme

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust, repeatable manufacturing processes
• Own process/equipment across the Product Value Stream
• Conduct DfX analysis with Design teams
• Identify, expedite, or escalate quality or performance issues
• Achieve On Time Delivery targets
• Use manufacturing data and analysis to identify and address issues with root cause / corrective actions
• Report and track Process/Equipment metrics, yields, and KPIs
• Drive continuous improvements using Best in Class / World Class Manufacturing principles

Key requirements

• High performance engineer with self-starting capability
• Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes across various technologies
• Experience in high-reliability electronic assembly environments (defence/medical/aerospace) or commercial electronics background
• Proven track record of improvements in production programs’ effectiveness and efficiency
• Experience leading or participating in FMEA, Control Plan, Process flow development, risk mitigation
• Experience in SPC, OEE, ESD, COSHH & Risk Assessment
• Understanding of Six Sigma (or similar) and Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge of ERP and MES concepts
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 guidelines (recent revisions)
• Minimum of HNC in electronics related subject (HND/Degree preferred)

• Self-motivated
• Collaborative with cross-functional teams
• Proactive problem-solving
• Electronics manufacturing processes across multiple technologies
• Process FMEA and Control Plan
• DFX and Design collaboration

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