Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Pipework

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.5% performance-related bonus

Benefits allowance £2,200

Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee

Holidays – 28 days + public holidays

Private Medical Insurance – BUPA

Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay

£250 home office setup

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Pipework to lead manufacturing engineering for large pipework assemblies, collaborating with a modules-focused engineer. The role is based in the UK with hybrid working from Derby, Manchester or Warrington and regular supplier travel.

You will develop manufacturing methods for major nuclear components, define manufacturability, produce standards and documentation, and support supplier development and readiness activities in a

Qualifications

• Manufacturing engineering experience within complex engineered products.
• Process development and industrialisation experience.
• Design for Manufacture experience.
• Supplier development or supplier technical support experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop the manufacturing methods, processes and production systems required to manufacture major nuclear components and pipework within the future factory environment.
• Define how complex pipework systems will be manufactured, ensuring designs are manufacturable and robust production methods are established before operations commence.
• Produce manufacturing documentation, standards and work instructions.
• Support supplier selection, development and technical readiness activities.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process development

Design for Manufacture

Supplier development

Stakeholder engagement

Safety-critical environment

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.The appointment of a **Senior** **Manufacturing Engineer - Pipework** will be a pivotal role at Rolls Royce SMR to **lead the manufacturing engineering activity for large pipework assemblies and will work alongside a corresponding modules-focused engineer.** You will be reporting to our Senior Manufacturing Manager and your role will look like,* Develop the manufacturing methods, processes and production systems required to manufacture major nuclear components and pipework within the future factory environment* Define how complex pipework systems will be manufactured, ensuring designs are manufacturable, supply chains are capable, and robust production methods are established before factory operations commence* Produce manufacturing documentation, standards and work instructions* Support supplier selection, development and technical readiness activitiesWe seek an inspiring and tenacious individual who will have had exposure in regulated or **safety‐critical environment**s (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).We will need your application to showcase your experience and knowledge in the following areas:* Manufacturing engineering experience within complex engineered products.* Process development and industrialisation experience.* Design for Manufacture experience.* Supplier development or supplier technical support experience.* Strong stakeholder engagement skills.**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 £50,640 and £66,500 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 paymentYou’ll join a forward thinking, inclusive and innovative organisation offering:* A flexible and supportive working environment* Opportunities for career progression and professional development* A culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning**Pay Range:**£50,600.00-£66,465.00**Why Join Us?**You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:• 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.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.**Our Application Process**Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check#LI-Hybrid