ME Technical Specialist - Automation

Rolls-Royce plc; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Integration Specialist to work from Derby with global accountability. The role focuses on developing Cyber-Physical Systems and setting technological strategies in an inclusive and innovative environment. Candidates should have proven experience in Cyber-Physical Systems, strong communication skills, and a passion for automation solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and implementing Cyber-Physical Systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Cyber Security risks and mitigation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Cyber-Physical Systems policies and standards.
• Setting Manufacturing Engineering Technology Strategy.
• Collaborating with business leaders to identify data initiatives.

Skills

Developing and implementing Cyber-Physical Systems

Physical automation solutions

Manufacturing Operations Management (MoM) systems

Data governance and quality management

Process control authoring and validation

CNC/PLC systems knowledge

Cyber Security in automation

Leadership and communication skills

Strategic thinking and problem-solving

Job description

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ME Technical Specialist - Automation

Apply locations Derby time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id JR6132618

Job Description

Manufacturing Systems Integration Specialist (Automation)

Derby/ Hybrid

Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Systems Integration Specialist, based out of Derby but with global accountability.

At Rolls-Royce, we are developing our current adoption and future strategic requirements for integrated digital and physical solutions which include extending the use of appropriate automation in the business.

This role will play a pivotal part in shaping this strategy and setting the standards and policies to ensure that current and future Cyber-Physical Systems are compliant from a safety, cyber-security and business outcome standpoint

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.

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.

What we offer:

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

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing:

In this exciting role of Manufacturing Systems Integration Specialist, you will lead the capability for Rolls-Royce by:

• Developing and maintaining the Cyber-Physical Systems policies and standards, ensuring they support the organisation’s business objectives and external regulatory requirements.
• Setting Manufacturing Engineering Technology Strategy - Act as Level 2 curator for Manufacturing and Digital capabilities – developing and aligning strategic roadmaps, tech-bricks/programme definition and associated funding bids to ensure strategic alignment and delivery.
• Establish and lead the relationship with strategic procurement with a view to technically approving and supporting relevant schemes, working towards a future model of strategic supplier relationships including Integration supplier selection.

• Collaborate with business leaders, relevant Process Specialists, and IT teams to identify and prioritise data & systems initiatives that drive business value.
• Act as a mentor for engineers involved in the community integration of manufacturing automation and IT systems and ensure that there is adequate pipeline of talent, including specific development of individuals, succession planning and professional growth
• Manage our collective associated knowledge, standards and best practice in a globally accessible environment including the relevant training solutions.
• External representation to share and seek knowledge to drive improvements in Cyber-Physical capabilities and applications.
• Act as ambassador for the function in the relevant technology development processes such as C2, TRL, DMIP, PILM and IPPR/PPAP environments.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing Cyber-Physical Systems.
• Working knowledge of the application of physical automation solutions across a breadth of process applications (e.g. Process automation, Machine Tending, Handling, Mechatroncs…)
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Operations Management (MoM) systems and integration techniques
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality management, and data integration techniques.
• Knowledge of process control authoring and validation systems such as Robot and Novel programming methods
• Familiarity with OT/IT technologies such as CNC/PLC, Systems architectures, field bus communication,
• Familiarity with Cyber Security risks and mitigation techniques in automation systems
• A passion for creating symbiotic capabilities that provide safe and rewarding production workplaces (e.g. Human Factors, safety systems, environmental compliance)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems.
• Working knowledge of TOGAF, or similar frameworks is a plus.

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. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

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

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

28 Jul 2025; 00:07

Posting End Date

10 Aug 2025

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