Manufacturing Laboratory Technologist

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Manufacturing Laboratory Technologist to join their dedicated team in Derby. This role involves supporting the production of turbine blades through laboratory testing and process compliance. You'll engage in microstructural evaluations and ensure adherence to engineering specifications, contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives. The company is committed to innovation and offers a supportive environment for career growth. If you are passionate about materials science and engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading global organization.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Competitive salary

Employee support

Discounts

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Science or equivalent experience is essential.
• Strong communication and data-driven problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab testing of raw materials and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead investigations to resolve quality issues and support process improvements.

Skills

Materials Science

Metallurgy

Engineering

Data-driven problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent)

Job description

Job 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 the production of Turbine Blade manufacturing, covering casting, machining, and coating processes. This role will be aligned with either the Precision Casting Facility (PCF), Turbine Blade Facility (TBF), or Precision Machining Facility (PMF) in Derby.

Responsibilities

You’ll undertake laboratory tasks including:

• Lab testing of incoming raw materials, heat treatments, consumables, and chemicals.
• Control and develop special processes required for component manufacture.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal standards.
• Ensure engineering specifications are met for new parts and ongoing production.
• Support testing for process improvements, zero defect, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead investigations to resolve quality issues.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is a global leader known for innovation over the past century, designing, building, and servicing systems that provide critical power where safety and reliability are essential.

We are committed to progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people worldwide.

Join us to continue our tradition of excellence and ingenuity. We offer a caring, inclusive environment with opportunities for career growth and meaningful impact.

What we offer

Excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits such as bonuses, employee support, and discounts.

Additional Responsibilities

• Microstructural evaluation and acceptance of test samples from steel, titanium, and nickel alloy components at various manufacturing stages.
• Approve process data, procedures, drawings, and methods for domestic and external supply parts.
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards through instructions and audits.
• Support the Product Control Authority in manufacturing change approvals.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve processes and resolve manufacturing issues.

Who we’re looking for

Aligned with our values of safety, integrity, simplicity, and making a difference:

• Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Working towards or have achieved Chartered Engineer status (UK) or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills.
• Data-driven problem-solving approach.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from refugees and supporting security clearance processes for UK nationals or dual nationals as per MoD requirements.

Closing date: 22/05/2025