Production Engineer (Electrical)
Location: On-site, Loanhead, Edinburgh
Hours: Full-time
Flexible Working Options – 4- or 5-day week
CLOSING DATE: 06/03/2026
Join Our Engineering Team: Production Engineer (Electrical)
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Engineer (Electrical) to join MacTaggart Scott (MTS), reporting to the Production Engineering Manager.
This role is central to ensuring our manufacturing and test processes operate efficiently, safely, and cost effectively. You will apply engineering and manufacturing principles to support new and existing products, working closely with Production, Design, Quality, and other cross functional teams to identify improvements, resolve technical issues, and enhance overall production performance.
Following an initial training period, the role operates with minimal day-to-day supervision, providing expert product and process knowledge across all Production departments.
About Us
MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, delivering complete engineered solutions from concept and design through manufacture, commissioning, and through life support. Established in 1898, we combine engineering heritage with continuous improvement and innovation to deliver mission-critical systems worldwide.
Our Production Engineering team plays a vital role in ensuring our designs are translated into efficient, high-quality manufacturing and test processes.
What Is the Job About?
As Production Engineer (Electrical), you will provide hands on engineering support across new product introduction, product definition, and live production activities. You will ensure that manufacturing and testing processes are robust, efficient, and aligned to project, customer, and quality requirements.
Performance in this role will be measured by your ability to:
- Deliver effective Production Engineering support across the business.
- Solve technical and quality issues efficiently.
- Manage cost and risk within production activities.
- Meet project deadlines and support bid activities.
- Apply assembly and test knowledge to continuously improve processes.
- Communicate effectively across departments and functions.
Key Responsibilities
- New Product Introduction & Concurrent Engineering
- You will provide Production Engineering input into the design process to ensure effective and efficient manufacturing methods, including:
- Supporting bids by estimating production engineering effort, manufacturing costs, qualification costs, and tooling requirements.
- Identifying production jigs, fixtures, and special tooling requirements.
- Contributing to design reviews, highlighting design-for-manufacture improvements and risk identification.
- Supporting make/buy decisions.
- Coordinating manufacture or procurement of tools and test equipment.
- Conducting pre-production assessments of new designs.
Product Definition Process
- Completing Manufacturing Bills of Materials (BoMs), including raw material specification.
- Creating inventory parts and manufacturing routings.
- Establishing manufacturing costs for new components.
- Ensuring production readiness prior to shop order release.
- Developing and completing process plan documentation.
Production Support & Problem Solving
- Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day technical or quality issues within production.
- Liaising with cross-functional teams to resolve issues with minimal disruption.
- Investigating and documenting technical or quality problems and implementing preventative actions.
- Supporting lessons learned activities to enhance future manufacturing performance.
Health & Safety
- Supporting the Health & Safety Manager with method statements for complex or revised processes.
- Assisting with risk assessments and ensuring appropriate controls are in place before work begins.
About You
- You will be a methodical and organised engineer who:
- Has experience within Electrical Assembly or Test environments.
- Communicates clearly and works effectively within a team.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving ability and can respond quickly to changing demands.
- Works independently with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Is proactive in identifying and championing continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Relevant apprenticeship with HNC.
- Experience within Electrical Assembly or Test departments.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- IPC-WHMA-A-620 certification.
Desirable
- Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience using Microsoft Office packages.
- Experience with IPC-WHMA-A-620 standards in practice.
- Experience in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing environments.
- Training will be provided on IFS, Windchill, Creo, and MS Office systems.
Benefits
Benefits
Your future And What We Offer:
- Flexible Working: Choose a 4- or 5-day week with flexible hours (Mon-Thurs 07:00–19:15 with core hours 09:30–15:30, Friday 07:00 – 16:00 with core hours 09:30 – 12:00), allowing you to fit work around your life.
- Leave Entitlements: Inclusive annual leave, paid parental leave, military reservist leave, annual leave buy and sell, and more.
- Career Development: Supportive environment with a dedicated Learning & Development team and clear pathways to grow your career.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to our comprehensive wellbeing programme, Employee Assistance Programme, onsite nurse, and life insurance.
- Health & Protection: Sick pay, free flu vaccinations, and comprehensive health & wellbeing initiatives.
- Onsite Facilities: Canteen, free parking, and cycle-to-work scheme for convenience.
- Financial Benefits: Generous company pension plan and exclusive employee discounts.