Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense manufacturer in Derby is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for New Product Introduction. You will join the Clusters and Modules team, responsible for executing manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality. You will need a degree in engineering and experience in manufacturing processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with effective communication and organizational abilities. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence in engineering.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing engineering and/or process engineering background.
• Experience with fabrications, valves, complex assemblies, machining, and critical classified components.

Responsibilities

• Execute Manufacturing Product Introduction activities and design overall Method of Manufacture.
• Create and validate Production Technical Instructions meeting customer requirements.
• Act as the manufacturing technical authority for product management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical problem-solving skills

Six Sigma / Lean techniques

Communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction - Submarines

Full-Time

Derby (Raynesway)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to work within our Clusters and Modules team in Derby.

You will be part of the Core Production Manufacturing Engineering Team working on novel products and processes across NPI and industrialisation projects.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

What you will be doing:

• Execute Manufacturing Product Introduction activities, including the design of the overall Method of Manufacture and of individual process steps using the Product Quality Planning toolset
• Fundamental knowledge of DFMEA / PFMEA to influence Product definition / final form manufacture
• Create and validate Production Technical Instructions which are capable of delivering design intent and meeting customer and business requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate & Leadtime (SQCD).
• Be accountable for being the manufacturing technical authority for the product and the management of First offs, new part numbers, significant method resequencing and introduction of new tooling
• Act as the primary Manufacturing Engineering representative within a cross-functional team for their owned part(s)

Position Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who is/has:

• A degree, or equivalent, in an engineering or related technical discipline with previous experience in a manufacturing engineering and/or process engineering background
• Experience of any of fabrications, valves, complex assemblies, machining and of critical classified components.
• Strong analytical skills and a proven record of technical problem-solving skills along with knowledge of six sigma / lean techniques
• Good communicator and able to liaise with all levels of staff
• Possess excellent organisational and presentation skills and feel comfortable presenting at all levels

For more than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Closing Date: 28th January 2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Posting Date 15 Jan 2026; 00:01 Posting End Date 28 Jan 2026