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Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Mechanical)

Prattwhitney
Livingston
3 weeks ago
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Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Mechanical) page is loaded## Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Mechanical)locations: GBRWLN111: Livingston Scotland, Oakbank Park Drive, Mid Calder, Livingston, EH53 0TJtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 01796351Date Posted:2025-09-24Country:United KingdomLocation:GBRWLN111: Livingston Scotland, Oakbank Park Drive, Mid Calder, Livingston, EH53 0TJPosition Role Type:UnspecifiedManufacturing Engineering Technician (Mechanical)****FunctionEngineeringLocationLivingston (on site)SC RequiredBPSSDurationPermanentHoursFulltime 37 hrsRaytheon UKAt Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.About the role:This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Manufacturing team in Livingston. Raytheon UK are looking for a Mechanical Biased Engineer to support key manufacturing projects and showcase practical mechanical engineering skills.**This is an opportunity to grow your Manufacturing Engineering career - opportunities for training, career development and to get involved with the wider teams through a range of STEM and volunteering activities.Skills and ExperienceDesirable HNC/HND/degree in a Mechanical Engineering or similar subject e.g. Manufacturing Engineering. Key skills include SAP & MES systems (e.g. Visiprise).* Ideally you will have experience in a similar role or Manufacturing/Engineering/Defence/Mechanical company backgroundResponsibilities* Create and maintain standard rework routers and Temporary Work Instructions (TWIs) & raise appropriate rework routers for units* Maintain and improve Manufacturing specifications for compliance and supporting associates* Support production line and deal with queries* Metrics, root cause and corrective action as required* Support audit* Follow all Environmental Health & Safety requirements* Support team in PRB activities and other quality investigations* Assist in the set up and operation of the manufacturing layout* Review manufacturing performance metrics and report any anomalies or trends and determine root cause and corrective & preventative actions* Demonstrate practical mechanical engineering skills*Benefits and Work CultureBenefits 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.* Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)* Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)Work Culture 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.* Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!* 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.RTXRaytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX 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.#LI-LB1*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.***Privacy Policy and Terms:**Click on this to read the Policy and Terms
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