Manufacturing Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Civil Large Engine build facility in Derby. The role involves managing technical packages, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Candidates should have experience in Manufacturing Engineering, knowledge of relevant processes, and an engineering degree or equivalent. This position offers flexible working arrangements with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in continuous improvement is essential.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Ability to develop and maintain manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the engine build technical package.
• Champion a culture of zero defects.
• Drive process improvements and enhance manufacturing methods.

Skills

Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering

Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes

Proficiency in CAPP, MES, SAP

Hands-on experience with quality tools

Experience with engine assembly processes

Education

Degree, HNC or HND in Engineering

Tools

CAPP

MES

SAP

8D

Solve-It sheets

Job description

Location: Derby (Civil Large Engine Build Facility)

Working Pattern: Full-time, with hybrid flexibility – min 3 days on-site (Subject to Local managers approval)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our Assembly & Test and Controls business in Civil Aerospace. You will be based at our Derby factory, supporting the Civil Large Engine build facility in creating, developing and maintaining the Method of Manufacture for our production lines.

In this role, you will provide technical support to operations and execute Manufacturing Engineering activities to develop, maintain and continuously improve the manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture, which are capable of meeting and continuing to meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, deliver rate and lead time.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere and we want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work.

What you will be doing:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

Manage and maintain the engine build technical package & ensure manufacturing processes comply with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.

Champion a culture of zero defects and deploy digital systems that support Right First-Time manufacturing.

Deliver and maintain the manufacturing method for engine assembly, supporting flight compliance, NPI projects and production volumes.

Collaborate cross-functionally to enable design-for-assembly and rate-capable processes

Drive process improvements and introduce enhanced manufacturing methods and technologies

Maintain full compliance with technical policies including Export Control, Intellectual Property, and Cyber Security

Provide day-to-day technical support to operations and ensure process sustainability

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who lives our core behaviours—putting safety first, doing the right thing, keeping it simple and making a difference. You should also have:

A degree, HNC or HND in Engineering (desirable)

Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering, especially in continuous improvement

Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and their application in an operational setting

Proficiency in CAPP, MES, SAP and technical documentation (highly desirable)

Hands-on experience with quality tools including 8D, Solve-It sheets and root cause analysis

Experience with engine assembly manufacturing processes (highly desirable)

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

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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

For more information please contact: Jaspreet Bagga

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Derby (Civil Large Engine Build Facility)

Working Pattern: Full-time, with hybrid flexibility – min 3 days on-site (Subject to Local managers approval)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our Assembly & Test and Controls business in Civil Aerospace. You will be based at our Derby factory, supporting the Civil Large Engine build facility in creating, developing and maintaining the Method of Manufacture for our production lines.

In this role, you will provide technical support to operations and execute Manufacturing Engineering activities to develop, maintain and continuously improve the manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture, which are capable of meeting and continuing to meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, deliver rate and lead time.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere and we want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work.

What you will be doing:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Manage and maintain the engine build technical package & ensure manufacturing processes comply with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.

• Champion a culture of zero defects and deploy digital systems that support Right First-Time manufacturing.

• Deliver and maintain the manufacturing method for engine assembly, supporting flight compliance, NPI projects and production volumes.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to enable design-for-assembly and rate-capable processes

• Drive process improvements and introduce enhanced manufacturing methods and technologies

• Maintain full compliance with technical policies including Export Control, Intellectual Property, and Cyber Security

• Provide day-to-day technical support to operations and ensure process sustainability

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who lives our core behaviours—putting safety first, doing the right thing, keeping it simple and making a difference. You should also have:

• A degree, HNC or HND in Engineering (desirable)

• Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering, especially in continuous improvement

• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and their application in an operational setting

• Proficiency in CAPP, MES, SAP and technical documentation (highly desirable)

• Hands-on experience with quality tools including 8D, Solve-It sheets and root cause analysis

• Experience with engine assembly manufacturing processes (highly desirable)

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

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 which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Grade: SNBG Grade 7-10

Closing Date: 8th August 2025

For more information please contact: Jaspreet Bagga

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

25 Jul 2025; 00:07

Posting End Date

05 Aug 2025

About Us

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.