Manufacturing Services Engineer

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company based in Derby seeks a Manufacturing Services Engineer to drive data-driven projects and improve maintenance support. Candidates should have an engineering degree and experience in aerospace or a related field, with strong knowledge of HSE standards. This position offers a chance to excel in a supportive, safety-first environment focused on integrity and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of delivering data driven projects and/or improvement activities.
• Experience of working within Aerospace or a related industry.
• Good working knowledge of HSE standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver plant and functional objectives through data analysis.
• Lead improvement projects focused on HSE and operating cost.
• Manage delivery of statutory inspections for equipment.

Skills

Data-driven project delivery

Maintenance support activities

Knowledge of HSE standards

Coordination with external Service Providers

Education

Engineering Degree, HNC or equivalent

Tools

CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Services Engineer – Derby – Full time

Rolls-Royce is a company committed to shaping the modern world through progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you will work on world-class solutions within a culture that values individuality and diverse perspectives to drive innovation and high performance.

Position Summary

Manufacturing Services Engineers (MSEs) are diverse, highly motivated professionals who provide support to the Manufacturing Services Manager, other Manufacturing Services Engineers and Manufacturing Services Technicians to ensure the organisation’s objectives and goals are delivered. They lead on projects, asset management, service level agreements, fixture care, fluid care, group property, energy management, engineering inspections and HSE & risk management within the manufacturing function.

What you will be doing

• Work closely with the Manufacturing Services Manager in order to deliver both plant and functional objectives; providing data analysis and identifying opportunities to improve performance or to highlight risks
• Lead and implement improvement projects delivering improvements to HSE, Operating Cost, Energy and team capabilities. Projects are to be data driven
• Take the lead on Manufacturing Services Capital Spend projects
• Provide support to resolution of reactive asset downtime, working with on-site teams, OEM and third parties
• Coordinate designated aspects of external Service Provider partnerships delivered by Manufacturing Services, in line with business requirements and company standards, ensuring SLA’s are adhered to
• Support implementation of the company Health & Safety Standards which may include taking the role of Responsible Person (RP) or Assistant RP for specified activities
• Manage delivery of statutory inspections for all identified equipment to agreed plan. Ensure reactive plans in place for any identified non-conformance
• Liaise with other Manufacturing Services Engineers within the company in order to share best practice, deliver objectives and request support across the function

Position Qualifications

• Proven experience of delivering data driven projects and/or improvement activities
• Experience of working within Aerospace or a related industry, delivering maintenance support activities
• Has a good working knowledge of HSE standards
• Has had experience of managing and coordinating external Service Providers and OEM’s
• Suitable Engineering Degree, HNC or equivalent

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to work both individually but also as part of a wider team to drive improvements and engage with the wider function and business
• Working knowledge of an applicable CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System). IBM Maximo preferred but not essential

Regional Benefits

• Work in a safety-first environment where 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.

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.

Closing Date: 14/10/2025

Job Category: Manufacturing Services

Posting Date: 30 Sept 2025; 00:09

Posting End Date: 13 Oct 2025