Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Factory Methods

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £60,000–£78,750

Bonus 12.5%

Benefits allowance £2,200

Pension 12% employer / 6% employee

Holidays 28 days + PH (option to buy/s

Private Medical Insurance – BUPA

Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay

Home office setup £250

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Factory Methods to define future production approaches and build the engineering capability needed for production readiness. The role reports to the Senior Manager – Manufacturing Methods and involves leading manufacturing methods across modules and pipework, coordinating with engineering and supply chain, and growing the team.

Hybrid work from Derby, Manchester or Warrington is offered with supplier travel.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in manufacturing engineering within regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Experience with complex manufacturing process development.
• Strong cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Industrialisation and Design for Manufacture (DfM) expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and governance across manufacturing methods development activities covering modules and pipework.
• Establish manufacturing strategy and production methodologies.
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering, supply chain and factory design teams.
• Build organisational capability and support future team growth.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering leadership

Complex manufacturing process

Team leadership

Cross-functional stakeholder

Industrialisation & DfM

Job description

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we’re tackling the energy challenge head on by building the next generation of clean energy. We're developing innovative small modular reactors, making clean energy more accessible while creating a UK success story with the potential to transform energy systems around the world.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Factory Methods

The appointment of a Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Factory Methods will be a pivotal role at Rolls Royce SMR to define how products will be manufactured within the future production facility and establish the engineering capability required to support production readiness. You will be reporting to our Senior Manager – Manufacturing Methods and your role will look like:

• Provide leadership, direction and governance across manufacturing methods development activities covering modules and pipework
• Establish manufacturing strategy and production methodologies
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering, supply chain and factory design teams
• Build organisational capability and support future team growth

We seek an organised and a natural leader who will have had exposure in regulated or safety-critical environments (as you would expect nuclear "know-how" will be of great interest to us, whilst those from defence, aerospace and manufacturing sectors may all have transferable capability).

Key Experience and Skills

• Manufacturing engineering leadership experience
• Complex manufacturing process development
• Team leadership and capability development
• Strong cross-functional stakeholder management
• Industrialisation and DfM expertise

Location & Ways of Working

This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington office. Hybrid working is standard, with regular supplier travel required. Some international travel may also be required depending on supplier activity.

In return we offer

• A salary between £60,000 and £78,750 depending on experience
• 12.5% performance related bonus
• A benefits allowance of £2,200 to build a personalised package
• Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee
• Holidays – 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA
• Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay
• £250 one-off home office setup payment

Pay Range: £60,000.00 – £78,750.00

Why Join Us?

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Rolls-Royce SMR Overview

We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional – and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

What we offer

At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivating you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether it’s varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance.

Your career journey

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls-Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career.

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