Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Kirkaldy

Full‑time | Excellent Salary & Benefits | On‑site

The Role

We are seeking a Junior Manufacturing Engineer to support and continuously improve manufacturing operations within a fast‑paced production environment. The role is responsible for manufacturing standards, process operations, industrialisation activities, and process optimisation.

This position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, and cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver best‑in‑class manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Process Engineering

• Support the development and implementation of a world‑class production facility serving global customers.
• Optimise manufacturing processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and product quality.
• Identify and control all critical‑to‑quality aspects of manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain a strategy for manufacturing equipment in collaboration with maintenance teams.
• Identify, justify, and implement equipment upgrades and modifications to improve productivity and quality.
• Support the justification and implementation of capital investment projects.

Continuous Improvement

• Support process optimisation initiatives focused on operational efficiency, cost reduction, and scrap reduction.
• Participate in cross‑functional Six Sigma projects and implement robust, data‑driven solutions to manufacturing challenges.
• Maintain relationships with OEMs to stay informed of new manufacturing technologies and best practices.

Quality & Compliance

• Effectively manage non‑conforming products, ensuring containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ensure all manufacturing documentation is accurate, current, and compliant.
• Promote and maintain safe working practices at all times.

New Product Introduction

• Support New Product Development and industrialisation programs, ensuring smooth transition into manufacturing.

Education & Training

• Relevant Engineering Qualification

Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in fast‑paced environments with challenging deadlines.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Training & Progression Program
• Employee Health Benefits

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.