Manufacturing Engineer

  • WA Consultants
  • Nov 12, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer - Advanced Technology

Location:, Fife
Working Pattern: On-site with flexible working available

I'm currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a global engineering business based in Fife, specialising in the development and manufacture of advanced optical technologies used across a range of innovative products and applications.

This is a great opportunity to join a business working with exciting, cutting-edge technology, supporting everything from low-volume, highly specialised products through to high-volume manufacturing.

Working within a small, collaborative engineering team, you'll play a key role in introducing new products, developing manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and improve manufacturing processes, supporting products from prototype through to volume production.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI), including process development and validation.
  • Provide hands-on engineering support, troubleshooting production issues and improving efficiency.
  • Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning and validation.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction and increased productivity.
  • Work closely with engineering teams and suppliers to resolve technical and quality issues.

What I'm Looking For

  • Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Experience within manufacturing engineering, ideally within electronics, precision engineering or a high-tech environment.
  • Experience in process development, NPI and continuous improvement.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, proactive approach.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, ISO standards, automation or CAD would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

An opportunity to join an established global business working on innovative technology, with exposure to a diverse range of products and manufacturing processes.

You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, work across different engineering disciplines and play a key role in developing and improving manufacturing capabilities.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out more.

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