Manufacturing Engineer – Manufacturing Equipment and Facilities

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee capital equipment projects. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and requires experience with lean methodologies, project management, and relevant engineering qualifications. Join us in delivering high-precision manufacturing solutions in a regulated industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee support

Discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering and project management.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices.
• Experience in capital equipment projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital equipment and facilities projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and improve equipment and tooling capabilities.
• Plan project activities, assess risks, and control costs.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Methodologies

Project Management

Plant Layout

Facilities Integration

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer – Manufacturing Equipment and Facilities, Chesterfield

Client: Rolls Royce

Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 09.07.2025

Expiry Date: 23.08.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Manufacturing Equipment and Facilities Acquisitions to join Rolls-Royce in Derby. This role involves supporting and delivering new capital equipment projects, managing a portfolio of 1 to 10 projects concurrently, and collaborating with equipment manufacturers and internal stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have experience in manufacturing engineering, lean methodologies, project management, plant layout, and facilities integration. A professional engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent) and experience with lean manufacturing and MS Project are preferred.

Join us to contribute to projects that support the manufacturing of high-precision equipment in a highly regulated industry, with opportunities for professional growth, competitive salary, and excellent benefits, including bonus, employee support, and discounts. We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements to help you perform at your best.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing capital equipment and facilities projects from initiation to completion
• Deriving system and equipment requirements and producing technical specifications
• Supporting safety assessments and system justification
• Developing and improving equipment and tooling capabilities
• Planning and managing project activities, assessing risks, scheduling resources, and controlling costs
• Supporting installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Identifying process and project improvements using Six Sigma or Lean/CI tools

Ideal candidate:

• Has experience in manufacturing equipment acquisition in regulated industries
• Has project engineering experience with plant budgets, specifications, installation, and commissioning
• Has plant layout and facilities integration experience
• Holds a relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent)
• Has lean manufacturing experience and MS Project skills

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including refugees. UK national or MoD-approved dual nationals are eligible to apply, with security clearance support provided.