Manufacturing Engineer Supply Chain – Composite Technology Facility

Rolls-Royce; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Career development

Independent work

Challenging opportunities

Team collaboration

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Bristol invites applications for a Manufacturing Engineer in the Composite Technology Facility to develop manufacturing methods for composite fan blades and containment casings. The role is onsite at Filton, part of the UltraFan programme, with collaboration across internal teams and external suppliers.

You will drive cost and quality improvements, manage supplier approvals, and help industrialize processes while supporting travel to partner sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or HND/HNC with manufacturing engineering experience.
• Understanding of relevant manufacturing engineering processes.
• Experience with supplier management in aerospace or similar industry.
• Knowledge of manufacturing capability development and TRL.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking and balance technical and business decisions.
• Strong teamwork and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with the CTF supply chain and manage progress reviews.
• Resolve technical issues in the supply chain and lead problem resolution.
• Oversee supplier approvals via SABRe, ARIS docs, and SPG processes.
• Drive supply-chain processes to zero defects during UltraFan programme.
• Identify opportunities for new or improved processes and share best practices.
• Manage hardware from delivery to consumption in manufacturing method; resolve NCRs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Influencing

Supplier management

Aerospace experience

Education

Engineering degree or HND/HNC

Tools

Aerospace management system

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer Supply Chain – Composite Technology Facility

Bristol

Onsite

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.

An exciting opportunity has has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Bristol, where we are currently developing manufacturing methods, processes and materials for composite fan blades and fan containment casings. We are currently going through an exciting phase of growth as we deliver composite components and manufacturing programmes across a range of products, including UltraFan® Demonstrator Programme.

The Composite Technology Facility (CTF) is part of our Compressor Components business unit, supporting Rolls-Royce’s civil aviation section. There is an excellent opportunity for a Composite Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to work within our business and within the UltraFan® Engine Integrated Project Team. This work will involve developing the hardware for a Mk2 Engine Architecture to support the development programme. This role will be based in CTF Bristol on the Filton site. Your role will also involve working closely with internal and external suppliers, where travel would be required.

What you will be doing:

• Build a working relationship with the CTFs supply chain, hold regular reviews with them to confirm progress and completion of actions. List of supplier’s processes includes but is not limited to Leading and Trailing Metalwork assemblies, Titanium treatment and Priming.
• Resolve technical issues and arising challenges within the CTF’s supply-chain. Use the supplier management system to lead and instruct problem resolution across a range of suppliers and escalation of issues that will cause programme delays into the CTF management team.
• Oversee Supplier approvals process through the SABRe Process, release of fixed process documentation through ARIS management system, and approval of special processes through SPG.
• Driving supply-chain processes to Zero Defects through cost and quality waterfalls as part of the industrialization phases for the UltraFan® Programme.
• Identify opportunities for new or improved processes within the supply-chain for both current and future requirements. Identify and share best practice best practices with the suppliers and ensure value for money for Rolls-Royce.
• Management of hardware delivered into the CTF up to the point that it is consumed into the manufacturing method, including resolution of non-conformance highlight during goods receipt inspection.

Position qualifications:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles and for this role we are looking for someone with:

• An Engineering or relevant discipline degree, HND or HNC with Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• General understanding of relevant manufacturing engineering processes relevant to their role
• Experience with supplier management and working within an aerospace management system.
• Understanding of manufacturing capability development processes TRL and manufacturing engineering toolset.
• An ability to apply logical, analytical, and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decision across technical and business parameters.
• Good team working skills and ability to influence are essential.

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.