Manufacturing Engineer - Producibility -Submarines

ENGINEERINGUK; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Manufacturing Engineer within a leading submarines business. In this role, you will influence new designs and improve existing products while ensuring manufacturability and safety. The hybrid working model offers flexibility, allowing you to balance office and remote work. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute critical manufacturing processes, utilizing your engineering expertise and problem-solving skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, providing excellent development opportunities and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Employee Support Assistance

Discounts

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or process engineering is essential.
• Knowledge of six sigma and lean techniques is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Execute Manufacturing Product Introduction activities.
• Create and validate Production Technical Instructions.
• Manage First offs and new tooling introductions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Six Sigma Techniques

Lean Techniques

Education

Degree in Engineering

Equivalent in a Related Technical Discipline

Tools

Product Quality Planning Toolset

DFMEA/PFMEA

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer - Producibility - Submarines

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer - Producibility - Submarines

Full Time

Location: Derby

An exciting opportunity for a Producibility Manufacturing Engineer role has arisen within Rolls Royce Submarines.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Our submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply, and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. You can find out more about the projects we are working on here: https://youtu.be/x19YSPecrf8

We're a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.

Join us and enjoy an environment where you can be yourself. We foster an inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in your growth, offers continuous learning opportunities, and provides a wide range of career development options.

Rolls-Royce Submarines is looking to recruit self-motivated Manufacturing Engineers who enjoy learning new skills, have a positive attitude, and enjoy resolving diverse challenges.

As part of the Engineering Producibility Team, a Manufacturing Engineer will influence new designs using New Product Introduction tools to ensure manufacturability, improve existing products, and develop world-class processes that meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

What we offer:

We provide excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits such as bonuses, employee support assistance, and discounts.

Our hybrid working model allows flexibility between office, home, or remote work, with an expectation to attend the workplace approximately three days a week for collaboration and specific tasks.

This role offers the chance to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and methods.

What you will be doing:

• Executing Manufacturing Product Introduction activities, including designing the Method of Manufacture and individual process steps using the Product Quality Planning toolset.
• Applying fundamental knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA to influence product definition and final manufacturing processes.
• Creating and validating Production Technical Instructions to ensure design intent and meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Being the manufacturing technical authority for the product, managing First offs, new part numbers, resequencing methods, and introducing new tooling.
• Representing Manufacturing Engineering within cross-functional teams for assigned parts.

Who we're looking for:

• Experience with fabrications, valves, complex assemblies, machining, or critical classified components.
• A degree or equivalent in engineering or a related technical discipline, with experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem-solving abilities, with knowledge of six sigma/lean techniques.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively at all levels.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills, comfortable presenting to diverse audiences.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Our culture values different backgrounds and perspectives, fostering an environment where everyone can reach their full potential.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you must hold a UK Security Check (SC) clearance without caveats. Rolls-Royce supports the application process if you do not already have clearance. Due to security requirements, only UK nationals are eligible, and dual nationals may require additional checks.

Job Category: Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date: 29 Apr 2025

Posting End Date: 30 May 2025

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