Manufacturing Laboratory Technologist

ZipRecruiter; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Derby seeks a Manufacturing Laboratory Technologist to support turbine blade production. The role involves lab testing, compliance assurance, and process improvement. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and problem-solving skills, with opportunities for career growth and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Engineering.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab testing of raw materials and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead investigations to resolve quality issues.
• Approve process data cards and ensure compliance with international standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Materials Science

Degree in Metallurgy

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Manufacturing Laboratory Technologist

Full Time

Derby/Onsite 5 days

What you will be doing

Work as part of a dedicated team delivering laboratory activity to support production of Turbine Blade manufacture, covering the entire casting, machining, and coating process. This role will be aligned to either the Precision Casting Facility (PCF), Turbine Blade Facility (TBF) or Precision Machining Facility (PMF) in Derby.

Responsibilities

You'll undertake laboratory tasks including the following tasks:

• Lab testing of incoming raw materials, heat treatments, consumables, and chemicals.
• Control and develop the special processes required to support manufacture of components.
• Ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal processes and standards.
• Ensure the engineering specifications are satisfied for new part introduction and ongoing manufacture.
• Support the testing requirements for process improvement, zero defect and cost reduction programs.
• Lead investigation activity as required to resolve quality issues.

Why Rolls-Royce?

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

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing

• Microstructural evaluation and acceptance of test samples from Steel, Titanium & Nickel alloy components or test pieces at forging, heat treatment or post machining operations.
• Approve process data cards/procedures, process or stage drawings and Methods of Manufacture both for domestically manufactured parts and for parts manufactured in the external supply network.
• Ensure process compliance to and International Standards through both the generation of shop floor instructions and the participation in audit procedures. Interpret design and engineering requirements and ensuring shop applications remain in compliance.
• Support the Product Control Authority (PCA) to approve method of manufacture changes.
• Play an active role in multi-function teams to advance specific processes and/or resolve manufacturing problems.

Who we're looking for:

Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you'll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Qualified to degree level in Materials Science, Metallurgy or an appropriate Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Working towards or have already achieved Chartered Engineer status (UK) or another equivalent.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Data driven approach to problem solving.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK or, in MoD approved cases, a dual .

Closing date: 22/05/2025

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

08 May 2025; 00:05

Posting End Date

22 May 2025PandoLogic. Keywords: Laboratory Technician, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX