Head of Special Processes & Lab Capability - Defence

Rolls-Royce; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Career development

Continuous learning

Independent and team working

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Bristol is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Laboratory Manager to lead the special processes and laboratory capability for Defence UK and internationally. This onsite role focuses on development, industrialisation, deployment, and continuous improvement of special processes and lab operations to meet safety, quality, and delivery requirements.

You will be the Technical Authority for special processes, lead teams, plan loads, and build strong partnerships with suppliers and QA

Qualifications

• Qualified Metallurgist, Chemist, or Engineer (UK BEng or equivalent).
• Proven technical and professional leadership in special process and laboratory environments.
• Experience developing, deploying, and leveraging personal and professional networks.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high performing teams and deliver on business and customer requirements.
• Professionally accredited Engineer (UK Chartered Engineer or equivalent) (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Technical Authority for special processes ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, technical and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the special process and laboratory capability including people development, load/capacity planning, business resilience, technology development and industrialisation.
• Build and maintain relationships with special process and laboratory partners, suppliers and quality assurance organisations.

Skills

Technical leadership

People development

Load planning

Stakeholder management

Education

BEng or equivalent (UK)

Chartered Engineer (preferred)

Job description

Rolls-Royce in Bristol is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Laboratory Manager to lead the special processes and laboratory capability for Defence UK and internationally. This onsite role focuses on development, industrialisation, deployment, and continuous improvement of special processes and lab operations to meet safety, quality, and delivery requirements.

You will be the Technical Authority for special processes, lead teams, plan loads, and build strong partnerships with suppliers and QA