Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace Procurement

Rolls-Royce; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Derby is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer – Digital Supply Chain within the Aerospace Procurement team. You will support global suppliers, drive digital transformation across the supply chain, and help meet ambitious business targets.

The role focuses on industrialisation, supplier cost reduction, and collaboration across internal and external technical communities to deliver robust manufacturing readiness and risk management.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in Manufacturing Engineering within complex environments.
• Experience in supplier industrialisation and manufacturing readiness.
• Proficient with manufacturing engineering tools for industrialisation and cost reduction.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier industrialisation plans and cross-category oversight using APQP/PPAP and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams and suppliers to support industrialisation and cost programme delivery.
• Drive technical product cost reduction through ideas, programmes and engagement with communities.
• Support procurement technology programmes by assisting category teams and troubleshooting challenges.
• Identify and resolve barriers to industrialisation and develop opportunities within strategic initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

APQP

PPAP

Supplier engagement

Education

Engineering degree or HND/HNC

Tools

Net Inspect

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer – Digital Supply Chain

Derby

Onsite

SNBG 7 - 10

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world‑class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high‑performance culture.

Join Rolls‑Royce in Derby as a Manufacturing Engineer – Digital, within our Aerospace Procurement team, supporting global suppliers across Civil, Business Aviation, and Defence sectors. Be part of a critical business function driving digital transformation and sustainability in our supply chain. Help deliver ambitious business and financial targets as part of a trusted and innovative team.

What you will be doing:

• Manage supplier industrialisation plans and cross-category oversight using APQP and PPAP, develop enterprise skills, toolsets (Net Inspect, Power BI), and compliance reporting, while assessing supplier manufacturing readiness and risk.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical communities, functional teams, and suppliers to support industrialisation and cost programme delivery.
• Drive technical product cost reduction activities, ensuring targets are met through idea generation, programme execution, and engagement with key communities.
• Support technology programmes within Procurement by assisting category teams and troubleshooting technical challenges.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve technical barriers to industrialisation, and develop opportunities through existing strategies such as Zero Defects and new initiatives.

Position qualifications:

• Degree or HND/HNC in engineering or a relevant discipline, with extensive experience in Manufacturing Engineering within complex manufacturing environments.
• Strong supply chain, supplier-facing, or Procurement Manufacturing Engineering background, including direct problem-solving with suppliers on manufacturing, quality, or cost issues.
• Proven experience in supplier industrialisation and manufacturing readiness, ideally with APQP, PPAP, and supplier capability assessment.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, communication, and presentation skills, with proficiency in Manufacturing Engineering tools for industrialisation, technical problem-solving, and cost reduction.
• Flexible, enthusiastic team player with a keen interest in learning, knowledge sharing, and the ability to influence both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Regional Benefits:

• Work in a safety-first environment were doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

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.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi‑year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high‑performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Grade:SNBG 7 - 10

For further information please contact:Lizzie Moore - [e-mail]

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

04 Nov 2026; 00:11

Posting End Date

10 Nov 2026