Role: Electronic Manufacturing Engineering Graduate
Duration: Permanent
Locations: Glenrothes and/or Livingston
Training: Year 1 & 2 to complete Graduate Development Programme structured training plan alongside main role and professional training
Travel: Flexibility to travel for business or training requirements
Start: Early September 2023
Security Clearance Requirements: Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment security check

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

As an Electronic Manufacturing Engineering Graduate, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team of engineers on exciting products and technology, growing your technical knowledge and developing your engineering skillset.

The initial 2-year training programme will include working rotations with each of the main manufacturing engineering teams, and you will also join our established Graduate Development Programme which will provide personal development skills, networking opportunities and an enjoyable learning environment.

This role is ideal for enthusiastic and ambitious graduates who are keen to further their career, learn about new technology and become part of a high performing team.

GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME TRAINING:

During the first 2 years, in addition to your main role, you'll be assigned various modules to support your career development. These range from business skills to team building activities.

WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY:

Lucy (Manufacturing Engineering Graduate 2018)

"I enjoy the variety of work that working as a manufacturing engineering graduate offers. I like to have a combination of practical tasks on the production line, and projects I can work through at my own pace at my desk. There is also a good balance of independent working and group working. One of the most rewarding aspects is being able to identify and implement improvements that can be made to processes I'm working on."

Kerr (Electronics Manufacturing Engineering Graduate 2020)

"Being a Graduate Electronics Engineer for Raytheon UK has allowed me to greatly expand my technical knowledge, communication & confidence. Raytheon UK presents the opportunity for new graduates to work with and learn from many experienced, welcoming and supportive engineers and technicians, who are invaluable in helping grow your knowledge and accelerate your professional development.

The Graduate Development Scheme itself lets you connect with graduates from different functions and locations throughout the UK. The GDP allows all aspects of communication, teamwork & leadership to be fully developed, even while having to work around challenging circumstances, such as the COVID pandemic. "

MAIN DUTIES:

• Work effectively within a multi-disciplined manufacturing team
• Support the development of new manufacturing processes and products
• Work with cutting-edge technology and be part of our Industry 4.0 transformation
• Design and implement test processes and manufacturing processes
• Problem solving and continuous improvement projects
• Manufacturing process design and flow
• Tooling and fixture design, development and fabrication
• Process equipment support and maintenance
• Process programming and machine capability assurance
• Fault-finding and troubleshooting
• Generate manufacturing documentation, risk assessments and improvement activities

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

ESSENTIAL:

• Minimum 2.2 degree in Electronic Engineering or Related Degree which includes Electronics Modules
• 120 UCAS points or equivalent
• Good and demonstrable problem-solving skills
• Creative thinker with self-motivation
• Good communicator and works well with others
• Successful candidates will need to complete a security clearance application

DESIRABLE:

• Experience within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment
• A passion for manufacturing excellence: getting it right first time, improving and effective problem solving, deploying new techniques and technologies
• Knowledge of Electronics Manufacturing or Design
• Membership of University club or other extra-curricular organisations (such as Scouts, Guides, Sports teams or Territorial Army)

ABOUT RAYTHEON UK

With facilities in Broughton, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Livingston and Manchester, with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 2,000 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business

ABOUT RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

RAYTHEON CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

STANDARD BENEFITS:

• £29,500 starting salary, plus £3,000 joining bonus, plus twice yearly pay reviews for the first 2 years
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance'
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice scheme's.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
• 4 Day Working Week (37hr) Monday - Thursday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).
• Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
• Canteen facilities Glenrothes site, free refreshments at Livingston site

DIVERSITY:

Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success. Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Women's Network, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA), RayPride and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council, and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.

As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & Reservists,
Raytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant 'Gold Award' Employee Recognition.

Raytheon UK recognise that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide challenging and rewarding careers.

RAYTHEON APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply on the Raytheon Technologies Global website https://jobs.rtx.com
Candidates need to upload a CV (with predicted/achieved grades listed), cover letter to say why you've applied for this role, and upload a scanned recent academic transcript of modules completed or degree certificate.