Manufacturing Engineer – Producibility - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in submarine propulsion systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their Producibility Team. This role involves developing manufacturing processes, ensuring manufacturability, and improving product designs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and experience in manufacturing. The company values diversity and offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent development opportunities

Bonuses

Support assistance

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with fabrications, valves, complex assemblies, machining.
• Experience in manufacturing/process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Executing Manufacturing Product Introduction activities.
• Creating and validating Production Technical Instructions.
• Managing First Offs and tooling introductions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean Techniques

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Producibility - Submarines

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Manufacturing Engineer – Producibility - Submarines

Full Time

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

Why Rolls-Royce?

Our submarines business is responsible for designing, manufacturing, supplying, and providing through-life support for nuclear propulsion-related products and systems supporting the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. Learn more about our projects here: https://youtu.be/x19YSPecrf8.

We are leaders in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and are the sole provider and technical authority.

Join us to work in an inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in your growth and offers diverse opportunities.

We are recruiting self-motivated Manufacturing Engineers to join the Engineering Producibility Team. You will influence new designs using NPI tools, ensure manufacturability, and improve existing product designs, translating them into world-class processes that meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

What we offer:

Competitive salary, excellent development opportunities, and benefits including bonuses, support assistance, and discounts. We support hybrid working, typically three days in the office per week, balancing collaboration and remote work.

This role involves developing manufacturing processes, methods, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will be doing:

• Executing Manufacturing Product Introduction activities, including designing manufacturing methods and process steps using PQP tools.
• Applying DFMEA/PFMEA knowledge to influence product definition and final manufacturing processes.
• Creating and validating Production Technical Instructions to meet design intent and customer requirements for SQCD.
• Being the manufacturing technical authority for the product, managing First Offs, new part numbers, resequencing, and tooling introductions.
• Representing Manufacturing Engineering within cross-functional teams for your 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/process engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Learn more about our inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce.

Applicants must hold a UK Security Check (SC) clearance without caveats. Rolls-Royce will support your application for clearance if needed. Due to the nature of our work, UK nationality is required; dual nationals will undergo additional checks.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance
• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing