Aerospace Casting Engineer: Single Crystal Tech Specialist

MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) invites applications for a Manufacturing Engineer – Casting Technical Specialist at the High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC) in Coventry. You will lead single crystal investment casting activities and work with Rolls‑Royce, the University of Birmingham, and partners to advance turbine component manufacturing.

Join a multidisciplinary team focused on breakthrough casting technologies, process optimisation, and knowledge sharing across industry and

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering or equivalent technical capability.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering principles.
• Demonstrable expertise in single crystal investment casting.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, research, or production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support manufacturing engineering activities relating to single crystal investment casting processes.
• Develop and improve methods of manufacture for turbine components.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, yield, capability, and cost reduction.
• Support engine development projects through the design and manufacture of aerospace turbine components.
• Create and manage technical packages and manufacturing documentation.
• Design, develop, and deliver manufacturing trials and experiments to advance process capability.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimise components for manufacture using DfM principles.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing non-conformances to ensure delivery of high-quality products.
• Support the installation, validation, and improvement of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Build strong relationships with Rolls‑Royce engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and academic partners.
• Act as a technical authority and knowledge hub for casting processes within the HTRC.

Skills

Single Crystal Casting

Manufacturing Eng. Principles

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Mgmt

Cross-functional

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) invites applications for a Manufacturing Engineer – Casting Technical Specialist at the High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC) in Coventry. You will lead single crystal investment casting activities and work with Rolls‑Royce, the University of Birmingham, and partners to advance turbine component manufacturing.

Join a multidisciplinary team focused on breakthrough casting technologies, process optimisation, and knowledge sharing across industry and