Manufacturing Engineer - Composites weave & Textiles

Rolls-Royce; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Composites and Textiles in Bristol. The role involves developing innovative manufacturing processes for composite fan systems, ensuring quality and efficiency. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and experience in 3D weaving and textile manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or relevant qualification with manufacturing experience.
• Experience in 3D weaving and textile processes.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM tools like CATIA or Siemens NX.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver composite preform processes for new fan systems.
• Ensure processes meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with specialists to support design for manufacture.

Skills

3D weaving

Textile manufacturing processes

Process improvement

Programming skills in Python

CAD/CAM tools

Education

Engineering degree, HND, or HNC

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Composites weave & Textiles

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Job Description

Position: Manufacturing Engineer – 1) Composites 3D Weaving or 2) Textiles Engineer/Programmer

Working Pattern: Full time

Location: Bristol

Rolls-Royce is developing manufacturing methods, processes, and materials for composite fan systems. We are in an exciting growth phase, delivering composite components across Civil Aerospace and Defence divisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver composite preform processes, including 3D Weaving, for new fan systems.
• Ensure processes meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Develop technical packages, including equipment specifications and process documentation.
• Identify process improvements using statistical tools.
• Drive towards zero defects, owning technology plans and strategies.
• Design and verify preform programs for composite manufacturing.
• Collaborate with internal and external specialists, supporting design for manufacture.
• Understand manufacturing processes to optimize programming and equipment use.

Qualifications

• Engineering or relevant degree, HND, or HNC with manufacturing experience.
• Experience in 3D weaving and textile manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of technology readiness levels and process maturity.
• Experience with aerospace management systems and process controls.
• Familiarity with weave design, programming, and CAD/CAM tools like CATIA or Siemens NX.
• Programming skills in Python, C#, or similar are advantageous.

Additional Information

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. Security clearance is required for some roles, and we support applications for this clearance.