Manufacturing Engineer/ Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your manufacturing engineering career in a hands\-on, fast\-paced manufacturing environment?

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer or Graduate Manufacturing Engineer to join our team on a 12\-month fixed\-term contract to provide maternity cover. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early\-career engineer to gain valuable experience across manufacturing processes, new product introduction (NPI), continuous improvement, and operational excellence projects within a global manufacturing organisation.

Working alongside experienced engineers and cross\-functional teams, you will play an active role in improving manufacturing performance, supporting production operations, and delivering real business improvements from day one.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient and effective production


• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance quality, productivity and performance


• Supporting new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturing readiness activities


• Assisting with root cause analysis and problem\-solving initiatives


• Working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams on improvement projects


• Contributing to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities


• Supporting the development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation and procedures

• Hands\-on experience within a busy manufacturing environment


• Exposure to a broad range of manufacturing engineering activities


• The opportunity to work on meaningful projects with real business impact


• Mentorship and support from experienced engineering professionals


• Development of practical engineering, problem\-solving and project management skills


• Valuable experience that will strengthen your future career prospects within manufacturing and engineering

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related discipline


• Previous manufacturing experience or a strong desire to develop a career in manufacturing engineering


• Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills


• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities


• A proactive and self\-motivated approach


• A willingness to learn, take ownership and contribute to continuous improvement

This maternity cover opportunity offers far more than temporary experience. You'll gain exposure to key manufacturing engineering disciplines, build your technical and professional skills, and work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment. Whether you're a recent graduate looking to launch your career or an engineer seeking to broaden your manufacturing experience, this role provides an excellent platform for professional development and future career progression.

Where there are high levels of applications, we may be unable to contact every applicant to advise that they have been unsuccessful. If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of your application, you may assume that you have not been shortlisted for this role.

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Benefits:

• Company pension


• Life insurance


• On\-site parking


• Paid volunteer time

• Glenrothes KY6 2RS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

• Bachelor's (preferred)

• United Kingdom (required)

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