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Manufacturing Technician (Scientist)
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We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.
We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease and Zika.
With operations in Austria, Canada, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the U.S., we are committed to making a positive impact on global public health.
Together, we are a global Company which is open to people of all backgrounds. Our diverse and inclusive workforce makes Valneva a great place to work.
Our manufacturing team are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Scientist to join in our Vaccine manufacturing processes, Please note this role will be offered on a 1 year fixed term basis , closing date for applications is Friday 21st November 2025 .
The purpose of this role is to execute defined and trained manufacturing support steps for the production of Vaccine Candidates according to set procedures and protocols and according to best cGMP work practices and Quality standards. Acting as the SME with expectation to understand the process and share your knowledge and improve the process
Requirements
- Execute production steps defined by SOPs, production records and protocols for manufacture of our vaccine candidate
- Conduct all activities in the most careful and safe manner and in full compliance with HSE requirements
- Raise all safety concerns via the EMS reporting system and flag at level 1 VAC
- Conduct yourself in a manner that ensures your safety and that of your colleagues at all times
- Apply best cGMP work practices and techniques
- Act as technical support for the manufacturing process including deviation change implementation, support/ execute validation activities
- Conduct on-time reporting according to defined document management standards
- Immediately escalate and report any deviations to materials, facilities, processes or procedures to the supervising team
- Complete all documentation according to the principle of ALCOA plus
- Contribute to writing COSHH and other safety Assessments
- Be accountable that the individual workspace is clean, tidy and well organised
- Shift work and out of hours work as required
- Actively participate in improvement activites
- To undertake any other duties as requested by the line manager in accordance with company requirements
- Identify areas for continuous improvement and escalate those to the respective manufacturing supervisor or appropriate line manager
- Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of an enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative environment within the team setting
Benefits
- Stock Options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym membership OR fitness allowance
- LinkedIn Learning
- Many others included
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                    Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Mechanical)
 
                        Posted 7 days ago
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**Country:**
United Kingdom
**Location:**
GBRWLN111: Livingston Scotland, Oakbank Park Drive, Mid Calder, Livingston, EH53 0TJ
**Position Role Type:**
Unspecified
**Manufacturing Engineering Technician (Mechanical)**
**Function**
Engineering
**Location**
Livingston (on site)
**SC Required**
BPSS
**Duration**
Permanent
**Hours**
Fulltime 37 hrs
**Raytheon UK**
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
**About the role:**
_This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Manufacturing team in Livingston. Raytheon UK are looking for a Mechanical Biased Engineer to support key manufacturing projects and showcase practical mechanical engineering skills._
_This role will support the team by bridging the gap between production and the manufacturing engineering team. Experience within a manufacturing environment is required for this role._
_This is an opportunity to grow your Manufacturing Engineering career - opportunities for training, career development and to get involved with the wider teams through a range of STEM and volunteering activities._
**Skills and Experience**
**Desirable**
+ _HNC/HND/degree in a Mechanical Engineering or similar subject e.g. Manufacturing Engineering._
+ _Key skills include SAP & MES systems (e.g. Visiprise)._
+ _Ideally you will have experience in a similar role or Manufacturing/Engineering/Defence/Mechanical company background_
**Responsibilities**
+ Create and maintain standard rework routers and Temporary Work Instructions (TWIs) & raise appropriate rework routers for units
+ Maintain and improve Manufacturing specifications for compliance and supporting associates
+ Support production line and deal with queries
+ Metrics, root cause and corrective action as required
+ Support audit
+ Follow all Environmental Health & Safety requirements
+ Support team in PRB activities and other quality investigations
+ Assist in the set up and operation of the manufacturing layout
+ Review manufacturing performance metrics and report any anomalies or trends and determine root cause and corrective & preventative actions
+ Demonstrate practical mechanical engineering skills
**Benefits and Work Culture**
**Benefits**
+ Competitive salaries.
+ 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
+ Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
+ Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
+ 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension.
+ Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
+ Enhanced sick pay.
+ Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
+ Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
+ Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)
**Work Culture**
+ 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
+ Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
+ Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
+ A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
+ Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
**RTX**
Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We're investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.
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_RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._
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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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                    Senior Quality Control Manager (Automotive Manufacturing)
Posted 5 days ago
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- Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
- Lead and manage the Quality Control team, providing guidance and professional development.
- Establish quality standards and procedures for all manufacturing processes and products.
- Conduct regular internal audits and support external audits to ensure compliance with ISO and industry standards.
- Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Manage supplier quality assurance, including audits and performance monitoring.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and R&D teams to resolve quality issues.
- Champion a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Oversee product inspection, testing, and validation processes.
- Report on quality performance metrics to senior management. Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Quality Manager or in a similar senior quality role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and developing quality teams.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in quality control tools and statistical analysis techniques.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Experience in the automotive manufacturing sector is a significant advantage.
- Experience with quality management software and tools.
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                    Manufacturing Technician
 
                        Posted 8 days ago
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When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.
Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.
Are you ready to help us make the future?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated manufacturing technician to join our team at our site in Edinburgh.
We are looking for individuals with a range of assembly and testing experience to join our space clean room environment working on some of the most cutting edge technology within the space sector. This is a great opportunity for someone from either a space background or potentially a manufacturing and engineering discipline to join our company with great prospects.
· Hand assembly of Microwave Components, using soldering techniques
· Mechanical Assembly following a prescribed build process
· Following detailed assembly instructions
· Microwave testing using network analysers
· Following detailed test instructions
· Fault finding on microwave products
· Carrying out visual quality checks and packing
· Labelling of finished parts
· Ability to identify manufacturing improvements
· Understanding of microwave signals or electrical circuitry
· Previous Skills working within an Assembly and, or Manufacturing environment
· Excellent attention to detail
· Proven competence in a similar role
· Demonstrate excellent dexterity and hand to eye co-ordination
· Work as part of a team
· Good time keeping
· Must be flexible
· Show Initiative
We offer
· A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity and innovation
· Market specific training and on-going personal development
If this is your dream role, then we'd love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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                    Pipefitter (Manufacturing)
Posted 17 days ago
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Connect Appointments are working with a well-established manufacturing company in Kirkcaldy to recruit experienced Pipefitters for their growing team. This is a great opportunity for long-term work with excellent overtime potential.
What's on offer:
- Full-time hours - 37 hours per week
- Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4pm (with an early Friday finish)
- £21 per hour (overtime up to £31.50)
Working as a Pipefitter, your duties will include:
- Reading and interpreting technical schematics and engineering drawings
- Trimming, cutting and fitting components using hand and power tools
- Welding and soldering components accurately
- Aligning and securing parts with bolts, screws or fasteners
- Using collaborative robots (cobots) to assist in production tasks
- Identifying and repairing faults in assemblies
What we're looking for?
- Previous experience as a Pipefitter or in mechanical assembly
- Steam service experience required
- Proficiency with welding equipment and assembly tools
- Ability to understand technical documents and drawings
- Manual dexterity and a detail-oriented approach
- Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on work
- Good awareness of safety procedures and use of PPE
- UTR number required (must be provided if successful)
Interested in this opportunity? Apply now or call our Fife branch on to speak with a consultant.
CAKIR
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                    Manufacturing Automation Engineer
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Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to define automation requirements, developing control logic and software for automated machinery, and integrating new systems with existing infrastructure. You will conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and provide ongoing support to ensure the smooth operation of automated equipment. Experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) and industrial robot programming (e.g., KUKA, ABB, Fanuc) is essential. Familiarity with vision systems, safety integrated systems, and data acquisition for manufacturing intelligence is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, electrical and mechanical systems, and have a proven ability to manage automation projects from concept to completion. Excellent problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting are critical. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, coupled with substantial experience in industrial automation, is required. This is an exciting opportunity to revolutionize manufacturing processes and contribute to operational excellence from **Edinburgh, Scotland, UK**.
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                    Manufacturing Operations Director
Posted 5 days ago
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Key responsibilities include managing the P&L for the manufacturing division, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing Lean manufacturing principles. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team of manufacturing professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. You will oversee supply chain management, raw material procurement, and inventory control to ensure smooth operational flow. Health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance will be a top priority, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
The Manufacturing Operations Director will also be responsible for capital expenditure planning and the implementation of new technologies and automation to enhance production capabilities. You will collaborate with other departments, including R&D, Sales, and Finance, to ensure seamless integration and achievement of business goals. Performance monitoring and reporting on key manufacturing metrics, such as OEE, yield, and cycle times, will be integral to the role. Driving cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or safety is paramount.
Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA is highly desirable. A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, is required. Proven experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies is essential. Strong financial acumen, excellent leadership, and strategic planning skills are a must. The ability to effectively manage complex operations and diverse teams is critical. This challenging role, based at our client's facility in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK , offers a competitive remuneration package and significant opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.
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Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship
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What You Will Learn and Do:
- Operate and maintain advanced manufacturing machinery, including CNC machines, robotic arms, and 3D printers.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
- Assist in the assembly and testing of complex manufactured components.
- Gain experience in quality control procedures and methods to ensure product integrity.
- Understand and implement safety protocols within a manufacturing setting.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on process improvement initiatives.
- Learn about material handling, inventory management, and supply chain basics.
- Contribute to the development and prototyping of new products.
- Participate in regular training sessions and workshops to enhance technical skills.
- Understand the principles of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Document processes and results accurately.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 4 National 5s (or equivalent qualifications) including Maths and a Science or Technical subject.
- A genuine interest in engineering, technology, and manufacturing.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a logical approach.
- Good practical aptitude and manual dexterity.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong commitment to completing the apprenticeship.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.
This apprenticeship provides a direct pathway into a career in a high-demand industry. You will gain invaluable skills and a recognized qualification, setting you up for long-term success. Our client offers a supportive learning environment and opportunities for career progression within the company.
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                    Advanced Manufacturing Apprentice
Posted 8 days ago
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Program Highlights:
- Comprehensive on-the-job training in various advanced manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, and quality control.
- Structured learning pathway leading to a recognized Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Advanced Manufacturing or Engineering.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and technicians dedicated to your development.
- Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and methodologies.
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to real production projects.
- Development of essential skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and health & safety practices.
- Potential for career advancement within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
- A genuine interest in manufacturing, engineering, and technology.
- Strong desire to learn and a proactive attitude towards acquiring new skills.
- Good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A minimum of four GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C) including Maths, English, and a Science or Technical subject, or equivalent.
- Must be eligible to undertake an apprenticeship in the UK and be aged 18 or over.
- Commitment to attending all required training sessions, both on-site and potentially at a local college.
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                    Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Posted 10 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of manufacturing processes and systems to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop and manage project plans for new product introductions and manufacturing process improvements.
- Oversee the selection, installation, and validation of new manufacturing equipment and technologies.
- Conduct process capability studies and implement statistical process control (SPC) methodologies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g., ISO, GMP).
- Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Collaborate with R&D, design, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability and scalability of new products.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and other continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve operational performance.
- Analyse production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Manage external suppliers and contractors for equipment and services.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Proven experience in process design, optimisation, and implementation within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus).
- Experience with CAD software and familiarity with manufacturing simulation tools.
- Knowledge of automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with the ability to motivate and develop engineers.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and health and safety regulations.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site presence with remote coordination as needed.
- Experience in the (Specific industry, e.g., electronics, automotive, pharmaceutical) sector is highly desirable.
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