Group Leader, Producibility Steam Generators, NB&C (Submarines)

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Group Leader for Producibility Steam Generators in Derby. This full-time position involves leading a cross-functional engineering team, coaching members, and ensuring goals are met while collaborating on technical issues. Candidates should possess an HND or equivalent along with an understanding of relevant manufacturing processes. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to complex engineering projects.

Qualifications

• UK minimum HND / foundation degree or requisite technical experience.
• Recognised national or international engineering accreditation is desirable.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes (Machining, Welding, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead team to deliver key technical outputs meeting performance targets.
• Support and coach team on technical tasks and personal development.
• Liaise with departments to ensure delivery of parts to set timescales.

Skills

Manufacturing processes understanding

Communication planning

Relationship management

Education

HND / foundation degree

Tools

NX

Teamcentre

CAPP

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Group Leader Producibility Steam Generators NB&C (Submarines)

Full time (Days)

Derby (Raynesway)

What you will be doing

Exciting opportunity to work in a cross functional team (design and manufacturing engineering) supporting one of the most technically complex and interesting vessels in manufacture on site. As part of this role you will have the opportunity to lead a team of engineers supporting their growth and development as well as striving to meet a number of critical KPIs around quality productivity and drumbeat for SSNA.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to deliver key technical outputs meeting performance targets.
• Supporting / Coaching team on technical tasks and personal development
• Ensuring team meet launch targets through collaborative engagement with all functions in NB&C
• Support to development cells to create customer development plans for individuals.
• Lead on challenging and significant technical issues to support production and delivery.
• Represent the team in a positive manner acting as a stand in for the engineering manager
• Liaison with other departments such as Design Engineering & Technology Manufacturing Quality and Purchasing to ensure delivery of parts to set timescales and targeted costs.

Who are we looking for

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility are bold pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Qualifications

• UK minimum HND / foundation degree qualified or another national equivalent or have the requisite technical experience.
• Recognised national or international engineering accreditation (e.g. UK IEng or CEng) is desirable.
• Possess a general understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to the business i.e. Machining Welding NDE Fabrication & Assembly and Metrology.
• Possess a general awareness of Manufacturing Systems (i.e. NX Teamcentre CAPP SAP) relevant to the business is desirable.
• Have a good understanding of Engineering processes relevant to their role i.e. DfM.
• Personal skills to manage relationships and influence internally and externally to the department

Communication planning and coordinating skills

Ability to manage ambiguity ability to set priorities and deal with change and drive for Results

Note

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

Additional Information

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

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. And the more perspectives we have the more successful well be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

Grade

7-10

Closing date

25/11/2025

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

11 Nov 2025; 00 : 11

Posting End Date

25 Nov 2025

Employment Type

Full-Time

Vacancy

1