Digital Manufacturing Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace and defense sector is seeking a Digital Manufacturing Engineer to join their Derby team. This role focuses on deploying innovative digital solutions in manufacturing, enhancing operational performance through collaboration and a strong technical skill set. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment and possess excellent communication and planning skills. Opportunities for career growth and a supportive work culture await you.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Competitive salary

Employee support assistance

Discounts

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in influencing change and training others.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Deploy new digital capabilities and support existing ones.
• Promote standardisation of best practices across the business.
• Develop a digital mindset among staff.
• Support major transformation projects with technical expertise.

Skills

Digital capabilities

Technical skills

Communication

Planning

Influencing skills

Job description

Job Title: Digital Manufacturing Engineer – Digital Operations

Type: Full time

Location: Derby

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Digital Manufacturing Engineer within the ET&S organisation. The Digital Manufacturing Operations team is a delivery-focused group that supports, develops, and coordinates deployment of digital solutions into manufacturing environments across the group.

Digital Transformation is a key priority across Rolls-Royce and is imperative to our organisation's future as we continue our journey as an industrial technology company.

In this role, you would be aligned to our Deployment Team, pioneering the deployment of new technologies and systems into our manufacturing environments across the group.

We are looking for candidates with a strong aptitude for digital and technology, with a genuine interest in advancing operational performance via digital transformation.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world, with over a century of innovation. We design, build, and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are committed to being a force for progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere.

We aim to ensure that our tradition of excellence and ingenuity continues into the future, and we invite you to join us on this journey.

We offer a caring and inclusive environment where you can be yourself, with opportunities for growth and making a difference.

What we offer:

Excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including bonuses, employee support assistance, and discounts.

Responsibilities:

1. Deploy new digital capabilities and support existing ones through collaboration with Digital teams and operational units.
2. Promote standardisation of best practices across the business, maintaining synergy with other units and functions.
3. Develop a digital mindset among staff, establishing communities of practice and user networks for digital technologies.
4. Support major transformation projects with technical expertise.

Candidate Profile:

1. Strong technical, digital, and systems engineering skills.
2. Effective influencing skills and ability to adopt new practices.
3. Good planning skills for managing multiple work streams and stakeholders.
4. Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for engaging with people at all levels.
5. Understanding of manufacturing processes and digital systems.
6. Experience in influencing change and training others.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with a refugee background.

Learn more about our inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce.

Closing date: 24th June 2025

Job Category: Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date: 10 Jun 2025; 00:06

Posting End Date: 24 Jun 2025