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 As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and ensuring manufacturing excellence across a range of programmes. Key responsibilities include: * 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