Manufacturing Engineer - Chemical Processing - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company specialized in propulsion system design for the Royal Navy. As a Manufacturing Engineer in Chemical Processing, you'll support critical manufacturing tasks and ensure governance while collaborating across teams. With a focus on continuous improvement and a hybrid work environment, this role offers a chance to advance your career in a vital industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Employee support programs

Flexible attendance

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, preferably chemical processing.
• Knowledge of process improvement tools; Green Belt or higher preferred.
• Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to business-critical tasks related to chemical processes.
• Work with a team to resolve technical issues focusing on Quality, Cost, & Delivery.
• Promote employee engagement and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering or Chemical discipline

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Chemical Processing - Submarines

Full Time

Why Rolls-Royce?

Join us to be part of a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet. We offer an inclusive, digital-first culture with opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.

Team and Responsibilities

The chemical processing team handles several special processes, supporting manufacturing of core types and new processes on new equipment. You will report to the ME Section Lead and collaborate with Producibility, Design, Operations, and Quality teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, including bonus and employee support programs
• Hybrid working environment with flexible attendance

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to business-critical tasks related to chemical processes, including production support and NPI
• Work with a team to resolve technical issues focusing on Quality, Cost, & Delivery
• Maintain engineering governance and support NPI objectives
• Manage workload and resource capacity effectively
• Promote employee engagement and continuous improvement

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Engineering or Chemical discipline or equivalent
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably chemical processing
• Knowledge of process improvement tools; Green Belt or higher qualification preferred
• Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes and tools
• Experience working in operations environment
• Knowledge of Submarines Enterprise and Rolls-Royce’s role is advantageous

Additional Information

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds, including refugees. Candidates must hold UK nationality and be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance, which Rolls-Royce supports applying for if needed.