Tooling & Geometry Engineer – NPI & QCD Focus

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Derby is recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer for the Turbine Blade Facility. You will join the Manufacturing Engineering team within the Turbines commodity to own product-specific tooling and geometry, supporting NPI, rate increases and changes in tooling capabilities.

In this role you will collaborate with Design Engineering to optimise manufacturability, drive QCD improvements, and deliver robust tooling solutions from concept through production release.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline; professional accreditation preferred
• Technical proficiency in manufacturing method creation and control, manufacturing geometry and CNC/fixturing technology; hands-on experience with modelling tools
• Proven track record of delivering change and continuous improvement in high-volume machining or aerospace manufacturing
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills across teams
• Awareness of PPAP/APQP, quality standards and export control procedures is desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and validation of product-specific tooling and geometry solutions for NPI and rate increases
• Support DFM reviews and cross-functional collaboration to ensure manufacturability and optimal geometry
• Deliver QCD improvements through tooling and geometry optimisation and support yield/rate initiatives
• Provide technical shop-floor support for tooling, fixturing and geometry validation procedures
• Establish and maintain tooling and fixturing standards and manage tooling procurement lifecycle

Skills

Manufacturing geometry

CNC/fixturing technology

Modelling tools

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer preferred

Tools

Modelling tools

Job description

Rolls-Royce in Derby is recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer for the Turbine Blade Facility. You will join the Manufacturing Engineering team within the Turbines commodity to own product-specific tooling and geometry, supporting NPI, rate increases and changes in tooling capabilities.

In this role you will collaborate with Design Engineering to optimise manufacturability, drive QCD improvements, and deliver robust tooling solutions from concept through production release.