Senior Manufacturing Engineer - 12 Month FTC

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Glenrothes or Livingston

Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (potential for permanent role)

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week) - compressed working week, Fridays off

Security Clearance: BPSS (must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship)

Copello are working with a leading organisation in the defence and aerospace sector, supporting the delivery of advanced engineering solutions across highly regulated, complex environments. Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their team on a fixed‑term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative programmes, contributing to cutting‑edge manufacturing and engineering projects while collaborating with experienced, multidisciplinary teams.

The Role

• Driving improvement initiatives using best‑in‑class and world‑class manufacturing principles
• Working as an active member of integrated programme and engineering teams
• Analysing manufacturing data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities
• Leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Supporting resolution of quality and performance challenges
• Identifying training and development needs to enhance team capability
• Monitoring and reporting on manufacturing engineering metrics and KPIs
• Using data insights to optimise processes and improve performance
• Supporting programme cells and the wider engineering function
• Contributing to Design for Manufacture (DFM) and manufacturability assessments
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• HND (or equivalent) in Manufacturing, Production Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong experience within electronics manufacturing across a range of technologies
• Proven ability to analyse data and deliver practical engineering solutions
• Experience contributing to improvements in production efficiency and effectiveness
• Understanding and application of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Experience leading or contributing to Process FMEA and risk mitigation activities
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels
• Proactive, self‑motivated approach with strong team collaboration skills

Desirable Experience

• Proven track record within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Ability to challenge existing processes and drive continuous improvement
• Confident communicator across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working across multiple manufacturing platforms

Please note: Candidates must be permanent UK residents and able to successfully complete BPSS security clearance.