Lead Manufacturing Engineer: Aerospace Product Introduction

Rolls-Royce Corporation; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Bristol is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Team Lead for Product Introduction. You will lead the development and deployment of manufacturing processes for new products within Defence Future Programmes, ensuring manufacturability and compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will interact with design, supply chain and customers, manage budgets and resources, and coach others as part of a high-performance team. Security clearance is required for UK nationals and roles.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in aerospace manufacturing processes and APQP/PPAP-like methodologies.
• Experience setting up a new factory, designing layouts and specifying machines.
• Expertise in Design for Manufacture/Design for Assembly principles.
• Experience with CAD/CAM and Statistical Process Control in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, validate and continuously improve manufacturing processes and digital systems.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and Zero Harm.
• Collaborate with design, supply chain and customers to influence manufacturing requirements.
• Lead UK-based supplier engagement to meet business needs and program goals.
• Manage budgets, resources and progress reporting to stakeholders.
• Provide coaching and technical support within the team.

Skills

Composite material development

Additive Layer Manufacturing

Factory setup & layout design

Single crystal casting

Supplier development

Design for Manufacture/ Assembly

Low-cost manufacturing design

Education

HND/Foundation degree

IEng/CEng accreditation

Tools

CAD/CAM

Statistical Process Control

Job description

Rolls-Royce in Bristol is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Team Lead for Product Introduction. You will lead the development and deployment of manufacturing processes for new products within Defence Future Programmes, ensuring manufacturability and compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will interact with design, supply chain and customers, manage budgets and resources, and coach others as part of a high-performance team. Security clearance is required for UK nationals and roles.