Manufacturing Engineer – Purchase

Rolls-Royce Corporation; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Derby site is seeking an Aerospace Procurement Manufacturing Engineer to join the External Supply Chain. You will work within the Partners Division, delivering manufacturing engineering and quality activities across supplier components and value streams in a fast-paced environment.

The role covers new product introduction through to cost reduction, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure safety, quality, cost and on-time delivery, with hybrid working in

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified engineer with UK minimum BEng or equivalent; higher degree preferred or significant experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably casting and machining of turbines and structural products, or rigid pipes/ducts.
• Understanding of process improvement tools and lean manufacturing; Green belt or higher preferred.
• Familiar with 8D problem solving and supplier management systems such as SABRe/RRMS.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, validate, and continuously improve manufacturing processes.
• Capture and analyse data to demonstrate current and future capability and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with internal and external networks to realise product intent across teams.
• Support investigations and resolution of supplier/ product problems using appropriate tools.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

BEng in Engineering

Tools

SABRe

RRMS

8D methodology

Job description

Job Description Aerospace Procurement Manufacturing Engineer - Purchase Derby/ Site Based Full Time / Hybrid Working SNBG 7 - 10

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.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Aerospace Procurement team (Partners Division) as a Manufacturing Engineer within the Rolls-Royce External Supply Chain (ESC). Aerospace Procurement (Partners Division) is responsible for the manufacture of multiple commodity products for Civil, Defence and Marine applications, ensuring our products are manufactured at the right Quality, cost and on time as per business requirements. Our product portfolio is diverse, high volume, at the forefront of technology and operates in extreme environments at the heart of the engine. Products include; single crystal, directionally solidified and equiax cast product. Intermediate and Low pressure seal segments, blades and nozzle guide vanes, some of which are delivered as individual parts, some assembled into high level modules. Structural HP/IP components, Tail Bearing Housing and Front Bearing Housing. Aswell as multiple rigid pipes, ducts and connectors. Working as part of a fast paced and challenging division, in this role you will be aligned to the Partners ITP Supplier Management team (SMT) accountable for the delivery of all Manufacturing Engineering and Quality activities within the team across a range of components. Covering all elements of the manufacturing product life cycle, from new product introduction through to mature component cost reduction and improvement programmes, you will have the opportunity to work with and influence world class external suppliers in the delivery of a various commodity of products.

What you will be doing:

Within their area of accountability:

• Technical: Develop, implement, validate, maintain, and continuously improve manufacturing processes and / or methods of manufacture of your aligned suppliers to ensure capability to meet and continue to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time
• Product Definition: Capture, analyse and use data to demonstrate and improve the current and future capability of manufacturing processes and identification of improvement opportunities
• Collaboration: Proactively accesses internal and external networks of technical communities and functional teams, quality, design and project engineering, to ensure fulfilment and realisation of the product intent
• Problem Solving: Support the investigation and resolution of product and supplier technical problems with the application and use of appropriate tools
• Strategy: Identify and develop opportunities for new or improved manufacturing processes and technologies to meet or exceed current or future requirements

Position qualifications:

Professionally qualified Engineer (UK minimum BEng degree or other national equivalent, higher degree preferred or significant relevant experience) Communication and stakeholder management skills with a strong positive attitude and willingness to learn Technical experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably casting and machining of complex Turbines and Structural products or manufacture of Rigid pipes/ducts. An understanding of process improvement tools and lean manufacture, preferably Green belt qualified or higher. An understanding of 8D process and supporting problem solving tools Working knowledge of key Manufacturing Engineering processes and tools and preferably use and application of SABRe (Supplier Advanced Business Relationship) Management System Requirements) and RRMS (Rolls-Royce Management System)

Regional Benefits:

Work in a safety-first environment were doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles. Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work. Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities. Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity. Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently. Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support. Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

Salary and Employment Conditions

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. 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. Grade: SNBG 7 - 10

Contact and Job Details

For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore - [e-mail]. Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Posting Date 09 Nov 2026; 00:11 Posting End Date 22 Nov 2026

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