Manufacturing Development Engineer

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension 12% employer, 6% employee

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance 6× pensionable pay

Home office setup allowance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Manufacturing Development Engineer to ensure suppliers can manufacture designed products with repeatable processes. You will verify robustness, develop supplier capability for future requirements, and assess supplier manufacturing capability while supporting process development.

The role requires experience in regulated environments and exposure to nuclear or related sectors. It is based in Derby, Manchester, or Warrington with hybrid working and some supplier travel.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing/process engineering experience in regulated environments.
• Experience in process improvement and manufacturing processes.
• Experience training and coaching suppliers or teams desirable.
• Exposure to nuclear, defence or aerospace sectors advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Verify repeatability and robustness of manufacturing operations.
• Develop supplier capability to manufacture future programme requirements.
• Assess supplier manufacturing capability.
• Support manufacturing process development.
• Train suppliers on best practice.
• Validate repeatable manufacturing processes.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process improvement

Training experience

Regulated environments

Education

HNC/HND desirable

Job description

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we’re tackling the energy challenge head on by building the next generation of clean energy. We're developing innovative small modular reactors, making clean energy more accessible while creating a UK success story with the potential to transform energy systems around the world.The appointment of a Manufacturing Development Engineer will be a pivotal role at Rolls Royce SMR to ensure suppliers can successfully manufacture designed products.You will be reporting to our Senior Supply Chain Development Manager and your role will look like,Support suppliers in establishing manufacturing processesVerify repeatability and robustness of manufacturing operationsDevelop supplier capability to manufacture future programme requirementsAssess supplier manufacturing capabilitySupport manufacturing process developmentTrain suppliers on best practiceValidate repeatable manufacturing processesWe seek an inspiring and collaborative individual who will have had exposure in regulated or safety‑critical environments (as you would expect nuclear \"know-how\" will be of great interest to us, whilst those from defence, aerospace and manufacturing sectors may all have transferable capability).We will need your application to showcase your experience and knowledge in the following areas:Manufacturing Engineer backgroundExperience in manufacturing/process engineering environmentsProcess improvement experienceTraining/coaching experience desirableHNC/HND desirableLocation & Ways of WorkingThis role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington office. Hybrid working is standard, with regular supplier travel required. Some international travel may also be required depending on supplier activity. In return we offer:A salary between £50,640 and £66,500 depending on experience12.5% performance related bonusA benefits allowance of £2,200 to build a personalised packagePension – 12% employer, 6% employeeHolidays – 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)Private Medical Insurance – BUPALife Assurance – 6× pensionable pay£250 one-off home office setup paymentYou’ll join a forward thinking, inclusive and innovative organisation offering:A flexible and supportive working environmentOpportunities for career progression and professional developmentA culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learningPay Range:£50,600.00-£66,465.00Why Join Us?You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.Our Application ProcessDue to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check#LI-Hybrid #LI_AJ-1