Manufacturing Engineer - Composites Moulding

TieTalent; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector seeks a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in composites to drive innovation in composite fan system production. The role is critical for developing moulding processes and ensuring product quality. Candidates with experience in RTM and strong engineering backgrounds are needed to join a dynamic team in Bristol.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exceptional development opportunities

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in RTM, autoclave and out-of-autoclave processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering tools.
• Understanding of technology readiness levels (TRL).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver composite moulding processes including RTM and autoclave.
• Ensure moulding process techniques meet requirements for safety, quality, and cost.
• Identify opportunities for new or improved processes.

Skills

Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Statistical Process Control

Education

Degree in Engineering or relevant discipline

HND or HNC

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Composites Moulding

Manufacturing Engineer - Composites Moulding

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

About

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Composite Moulding

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Bristol

Rolls-Royce are currently developing manufacturing methods, processes and materials for their composite fan systems. We are currently going through an exciting phase of growth as we deliver composite components and manufacturing programmes across a range of products for Civil Aerospace and Defence divisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to work within the Composite Technology Facility (CTF) as part of our Engineering, Technology and Safety business. This work will predominantly involve the development of the resin transfer moulding (RTM) process but will also include autoclave and out-of-autoclave processing of pre-impregnated fibre preforms. The role will be based in CTF Bristol on the Filton site and involve visits to our offsite facility, working closely with other parts of the business including Rolls-Royce Derby, external suppliers and the National Composites Centre (NCC).

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.

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.

The Engineering, Technology and Safety business (ET&S) operates across all divisions (Civil Aerospace, Defence, Power Systems) in Rolls-Royce creating a culture of One Team, One Strategy, One Rolls-Royce.

We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

This role will give the chosen applicant an opportunity to develop within Rolls-Royce manufacturing function and enable them to influence the creation and delivery of the next generation composite fan system. The successful candidate will manage packages of work within the CTF and be responsible for delivering results across a cross-functional team from Design Engineers, Technical specialist through to Operations and Quality.

What we offer

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

What you will be doing

This role will require an individual who is able to integrate with a team of highly capable engineers focussed on the delivery of 'state of the art' technology. With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to: Develop and Deliver composite moulding processes including RTM, autoclave and out-of-autoclave for the latest fan system providing a capable method to the Operation Team in the facility. Ensure the moulding process techniques meet our customer's requirements for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Lead time. Develop the Technical Package (Equipment Specification, TI's, PFMEAs, Tooling, Equipment and HSE documentation) to define the manufacturing process and control it effectively. Identify opportunities for new or improved process using statistical process control (Ppk and Cpk) to meet current or future requirements whilst sharing best practice across the community.Drive the composite process to Zero Defects through cost and quality waterfalls, owning the technology plan and strategy as we head towards industrialising the fan system. Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to: Engineering or relevant discipline degree, HND or HNC with Manufacturing Engineering experience.Previous work experience in RTM, autoclave and out-of-autoclave processes. Experience in handling and processing of dry fibres prior to moulding.Understanding of technology readiness levels (TRL) (or similar processes such as MCRL) and driving processes to maturityUnderstanding of the manufacturing engineering toolset to improve processes in our route to zero defects.Experience working to aerospace management systems and following process controls.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.

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

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

21 May 2025; 00:05

Posting End Date

03 Jun 2025PandoLogic. Keywords: Manufacturing Engineer, Location: Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX

• Bristol, England
  
  

Work experience

• Electronics Engineering
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at TieTalent by 2x

Get notified about new Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Bristol, England, United Kingdom.

Chewton Mendip, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Manufacturing Engineer – Defence and MoD Systems

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Manufacturing Engineer : Defence and MoD Systems

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 10 months ago

Leighton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Severn Beach, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Chippenham, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Midsomer Norton, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom £45,000.00-£53,000.00 2 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Bath, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Mechanical and Electrical Product Engineer

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 18 hours ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 18 hours ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Battery Manufacturing Engineer- Industrialisation

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 18 hours ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Bristol, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.