Manufacturing Engineer Purchasing

Rolls-Royce; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Purchasing to join the Solihull team. You will develop, execute and maintain manufacturing engineering activities within the external supply chain and drive improvements in processes, safety, quality, cost and delivery rate.

You will act as the technical point of contact for suppliers and ensure compliant manufacturing methods. This role requires UK minimum engineering qualification and experience across machining, processing or electronics

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified engineer (UK min HND or foundation degree).
• Direct knowledge of manufacturing processes (Machining / Processing / Electronics Assembly).
• Experience creating capable manufacturing methods in machining, processing or electronics manufacturing.
• Preferred: IEng or CEng accreditation where available.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and maintain Manufacturing Engineering activities within the external supply chain.
• Drive development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, methods, safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Act as the technical point of contact for suppliers within Rolls-Royce.
• Support product safety and Right First Time objectives in the external supply chain.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Machining / Processing / Electronics

Engineering accreditation

Education

HND / Foundation degree (UK min)

Job description

Job DescriptionManufacturing Engineer - PurchasingFull TimeSolihullStaff GradeWhy 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.Develop, execute and maintain the Manufacturing Engineering activities within the external supply chain.Drive the development and continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes and methods to ensure they meet our business and customer needs for safety, quality, cost and delivery rate.Acting as the single technical point of contact for a supplier within Rolls-Royce.Product Safety - Ensure that suppliers manufacturing processes are capable, of achieving and sustaining the design definition.Implement robust new product introduction principles and controls within the external supply chain to ensure we deliver industrialised manufacturing solutions.Quality - Promote a culture of zero defects within the external supply chain. Work with the supplier to reduce risk and drive product Right First Time.Technical Authority – Act as the technical authority within the external supply chain, advising suppliers on compliant and best practice ways of working.Improvement - Identify and develop opportunities in the supply chain for new or improved manufacturing processes, digital systems and technologies to meet current or future requirements.Position qualifications:Professionally qualified engineer (UK min HND or foundation degree)Direct knowledge of manufacturing processes (Machining and/or Processing and/or Electronics Assembly) Preferred requirements:Recognised national or international engineering accreditation (e.g. UK IEng or CEng) where availableundefinedDirect, first hand experience of creating capable methods of manufacture within either machining, processing or electronics manufacturing environment.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.To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MOD and Government body 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.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 CategoryManufacturing EngineeringPosting Date06 Nov 2026; 00:11Posting End Date12 Nov 2026