Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing Equipment and Facilities

ZipRecruiter; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector seeks a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to oversee capital equipment and facilities projects in Derby. The role focuses on project management, safety assessments, and improving manufacturing capabilities. Candidates must have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in a regulated environment, with opportunities for career advancement and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Employee support

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing equipment acquisition.
• Familiarity with project engineering and plant layout.
• Professional qualifications and Lean manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital equipment projects from inception to completion.
• Contribute to safety assessments and system justifications.
• Identify improvement opportunities using Six Sigma tools.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer - Manufacturing Equipment and Facilities Acquisitions

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Regeneration Team in Derby, supporting and delivering new capital equipment projects. This role involves managing multiple projects, including machining, factory design, and layout support, within a highly regulated industry where safety and environmental considerations are paramount.

The successful candidate will:

1. Manage capital equipment and facilities projects from inception to completion.
2. Derive system and equipment requirements and produce technical specifications.
3. Contribute to safety assessments and system justifications.
4. Develop, implement, validate, and improve capital equipment and tooling capabilities.
5. Plan and manage project activities, assess risks, schedule resources, and control costs.
6. Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
7. Identify improvement opportunities using Six Sigma or Lean/Continuous Improvement tools.

Requirements include experience in manufacturing equipment acquisition, project engineering, plant layout, and facilities integration, along with professional engineering qualifications (HNC/HND or equivalent), Lean manufacturing experience, and MS Project proficiency. Experience managing budgets, specifications, installation, and commissioning is essential.

We value agility, collaboration, and simplicity. Rolls-Royce offers a competitive salary, bonus, employee support, discounts, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career growth.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including refugees. To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain SC security clearance, which we will support.

This position is based in Derby, with the job posting active as of 23 May 2025.