Material Lab Manufacturing Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Bristol. This role involves the development of composite materials, requiring a relevant engineering qualification and hands-on lab experience. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience using lab equipment like microscopes and DSC.
• Experience in analyzing data and writing technical reports.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma tools and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory processing and reporting of component materials.
• Peer-reviewing reports and ensuring data accuracy.
• Optimizing methods for data capture and reporting.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical report writing

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Engineering or relevant discipline

HND or HNC in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microscopes

DSC

DMA

Rheometer

Minitab

Job description

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Material Lab Manufacturing Engineer

Apply locations Bristol time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR6132862

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Material Laboratory

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Bristol

Rolls-Royce are developing manufacturing methods, processes and materials for their composite components.We are currently going through an exciting phase of growth as we deliver composite components and manufacturing programmes across a range of products for Civil Aerospace and Defence divisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to work as part of our Engineering, Technology and Safety business. This work will involve the development and implementation of analysis methods for a range of composite components. The role will be based on the Filton site and working closely with other parts of the business.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

The Engineering, Technology and Safety business (ET&S) operates across all divisions (Civil Aerospace, Defence, Power Systems) in Rolls-Royce creating a culture of One Team, One Strategy, One Rolls-Royce.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

This role will give the chosen applicant an opportunity to develop within Rolls-Royce manufacturing function and enable them to influence the creation and delivery of the next generation engines. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering results across a cross-functional team from Design Engineers, Technical specialist through to Operations and Quality.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing

This role will require an individual who is able to integrate with a team of highly capable engineers focussed on the delivery of 'state of the art' technology. What you will be doing:

• Laboratory processing, testing, analysis and reporting of component materials to the wider team.
• Peer-reviewing and data-checking of reports with high attention to detail prior to release. Efficient data management and data-entry will be critical, using systems such as Siemens Teamcenter and MES (manufacturing execution system).
• Improve, refine and optimise current methods of analysis, data-capture and reporting to reduce workload and improve data feedback time.
• Support in the running of the lab e.g. ensuring calibrations and equipment servicing are up to date and consumables are fully stocked.
• HS&E – Support creation of risk assessments, CoSHH risk assessments, chemical and Nitrogen management.

Who we’re looking for:

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.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Engineering or relevant discipline degree, HND or HNC with Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience in using lab equipment such as microscopes, DSC, DMA, Rheometer, cutting, polishing equipment would be advantageous
• Have experience in creating/checking/analysing data and writing technical reports.
• To work within a small, friendly, dynamic team where problem-solving will frequently be required and where contribution of ideas will be essential (and actively encouraged).
• Familiarity with, and application of, Six Sigma tools (such as Gauge R&R and MSA), use of Minitab to statistically analyse data and use of coding to improve/optimise processes would be advantageous.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines 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 individualswho are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

23 Jun 2025; 00:06

Posting End Date

29 Jun 2025

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