Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead- Development

Rolls-Royce; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first environment

Career development

Team-focused culture

Independent work

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Development Team Lead for our Defence business in Bristol. You will lead the team responsible for assembling development engines, modules and rigs, working across Defence and broader Rolls-Royce activities.

You will ensure HS&E compliance, drive Right First Time quality, and deliver on schedule while developing manufacturing processes and digital tools. Security clearance (SC) is required or supported by the company.

Qualifications

• Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or other national equivalent)
• Security Clearance (SC)

Responsibilities

• Safety - Ensure that manufacturing processes are in full compliance to HS&E standards and can deliver a product that achieves and sustains the design intent.
• Quality - Drive a culture of zero defects within the organisation. Works with all functions to reduce risk and drive product Right First Time.
• Delivery – Delivery focused mindset. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the manufacturing processes and digital systems are effective and support the operational requirements of the facility.
• Capability - Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes and digital systems.
• Develop Talent - Responsible for self-development to meet the required competencies for the role. Provides coaching and technical support to their team.

Education

Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or other national equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer – Development Team Lead

Filton

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 arisen for a Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead to join Rolls Royce Aerospace business in Bristol. Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be part of the Development value stream team, for a range of development projects. Leading the team that own the technical aspects of assembling development engines, modules and rigs for a variety of applications both inside Defence and for the wider business.

What you will be doing:

• Safety - Ensure that manufacturing processes are in full compliance to HS&E standards and can deliver a product that achieves and sustains the design intent. Rigorously raise, investigate and resolve HS&E and Product Safety related issues.
• Quality - Drive a culture of zero defects within the organisation. Works with all functions to reduce risk and drive product Right First Time. Ensure compliance to all relevant company, legislative and technical policies and standards.
• Delivery – Delivery focused mindset. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the manufacturing processes and digital systems are effective and support the operational requirements of the facility. Plan and manage activities including your team schedule, resources and costs, gaining buy-off and communicating current status to relevant stakeholders. Ensure issues and risks are resolved to meet project timescales.
• Capability - Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes and digital systems. Capture, analyse and use data to demonstrate and improve the current and future capability of manufacturing processes. Identify, document and share best practice, including participation in relevant Communities of Practice.
• Develop Talent - Responsible for self-development to meet the required competencies for the role. Continuously seek to expand knowledge and experience to increase effectiveness in undertaking existing and new activities. Provides coaching and technical support to their team and contributes to the development of the Manufacturing Engineering function.

Position qualifications:

• Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or other national equivalent)
• Security Clearance (SC)

Preferred requirements:

• Recognised national or international engineering accreditation (e.g. UK IEng or CEng) where available
• General understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to their business
• General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools relevant to the business
• Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes relevant to their role

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.

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

For further information please contact:Lizzie Moore - [e-mail]

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

28 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

08 Nov 2026