Production Engineer (Assembly & Machining)

Location: On site - Loanhead, Edinburgh

Flexible Working Options: 4- or 5-day week

Contract Type: Permanent

Join Our Team: Production Engineers (Assembly & Machining)

We are expanding our Production Engineering team and are looking for talented engineers to support both our Assembly & Test and Machining operations.

Whether your expertise lies in building and testing complex systems or developing robust machining processes, this is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality engineered products within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

As we target new and exciting opportunities, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience or understanding of APQP tools and processes. We are looking to strengthen our team with individuals who can bring additional knowledge, practical experience, and new ways of thinking to support the continued development of our manufacturing capability.

About Us

MacTaggart Scott supports the Naval Defence industry, delivering complete engineering solutions from concept through to manufacture and in-service support. With a heritage dating back to 1898, we combine experience with continuous improvement to maintain excellence across everything we do.

What is the job about?

As a Production Engineer, you will apply engineering and manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and support successful product delivery. These roles are critical to ensuring our manufacturing processes are efficient, cost-effective, and right first time. You’ll work closely with design, production, and supply chain teams, contributing from early design stages through to final delivery.

Depending on your background, you will specialise in either:

Assembly & Test – focusing on build, integration, and testing processes

Machining – focusing on manufacturing planning, machining methods, and process optimisation

In both areas, you will play a key role in new product introduction, production support, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Support new product introduction, ensuring designs are manufacturable and efficient
• Contribute to bid and project planning activities, including cost and risk estimation
• Develop Manufacturing Bills of Materials (BoMs) and routings
• Ensure production readiness through reviews, documentation, and planning
• Identify tooling, fixtures, and equipment requirements
• Provide hands-on production support and resolve technical issues
• Lead problem-solving and root cause investigations
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes
• Work collaboratively across engineering, production, and supply chain teams
• Support Health & Safety activities including risk assessments and safe systems of work

Requirements

About You

We are looking for engineers with experience in either assembly and test or machining and manufacturing planning environments.

You will bring:

• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach
• Ability to communicate effectively across teams
• Good planning and organisational skills
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and develop
• Desirable Experience (depending on specialism):

Assembly:

• Experience in assembly and test of complex systems
• Knowledge of hydraulic or mechanical systems

Machining:

• Strong understanding of machining processes and manufacturing methods
• CNC programming experience (or interest in developing this skill)

Qualifications

Essential:

• Time-served Engineering Apprenticeship

Desirable:

• HNC or equivalent in Engineering
• Relevant technical training (e.g. hydraulics)
• Additional Information
• Training will be provided on internal systems including IFS, Windchill, Creo, and Microsoft Office
• Successful applicants will be required to meet Ministry of Defence security clearance requirements
• Experience and or knowledge of APQP tools and Processes
• Experience and or knowledge of PFMEA, MSA and Control Plans etc.

Benefits

Your Future at MacTaggart Scott – What We Offer

• Flexible Working: Choose a 4- or 5-day week with flexible hours (07:00–19:00, core hours 09:30–15:30).

• Comprehensive Leave Policy including annual leave, paid parental leave, and military reservist leave.
• Career Development & Learning Support through our dedicated Learning and Development team.
• Wellbeing Programmes including an Employee Assistance Programme, online wellbeing resources, and onsite nurse.
• Health & Lifestyle Benefits such as life insurance, sick pay, free flu jabs, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Financial & Recognition Rewards including a company pension and a generous employee referral scheme.
• Convenience & Facilities: free onsite parking, canteen, and employee discounts.