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Manufacturing Engineer

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Derby, Derbyshire, England
Mid level
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Derby, Derbyshire, England
Mid level
Lead a team of manufacturing engineering part owners in Rolls-Royce’s precision casting facility. The role oversees production methods for turbine component castings, promotes safety and quality, drives cost and yield improvements, supports delivery plans, maintains validation status, and resolves production issues. Responsibilities also include continuous improvement, product introduction, capability acquisition, complex project management, and developing engineering talent.
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Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Derby

Onsite

SNBG 7 - 10


Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. 

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.


At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth. As the Manufacturing Engineering Continuous Improvement Team Leader in Turbine Systems, you will engage, excite and inspire a team within the Precision Casting Facility.


What you will be doing:

  • Leading a team of manufacturing engineering part owners in being accountable for the production methods used to produce over twenty fleet turbine component castings
  • SAFETY – Be accountable for promoting the building of product safety at the heart of all production methods of manufacture, and promote a safety culture of Zero Harm within the organisation.
  • QUALITY - Drive to Zero Defects. Work with all functions to reduce risks and drive product and service right first time. Ensure compliance to all relevant company legislative and technical policies and standards
  • COST - Lead on driving cost reduction and yield improvement in methods of manufacture across all fleet parts, adhering to Annual Targets for part yield, cost of scrap, and promoting cost out initiatives
  • DELIVERY - Support production to deliver against the customer plan, ensuring that part validation status is maintained, engineering barriers to delivery are removed and production issues are resolved through swift engineering support.

   

Position qualifications:

  • Professionally qualified engineer (or equivalent) or with experience commensurate with the level of the role
  • Able to demonstrate a strong track record within a manufacturing organisation including knowledge and experience of product introduction, continuous improvement or capability acquisition and advanced machining processes.
  • Determined, enthusiastic engineer with a passion to succeed and a vision of how modern manufacturing should be achieved and able to demonstrate the ability or qualities required to lead and develop a team of Engineers.
  • Effective organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple complex projects.
  • Proven strong communicator with capability to exchange complex technical ideas and information in a concise manner in addition to the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.

Regional Benefits:

  • Work in a safety-first environment were 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.



Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. 


The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. 


It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.  


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.



  

Grade:  SNBG 7 - 10

For further information please contact:  Lizzie Moore - [email protected]

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

07 Oct 2026; 00:10Posting End Date13 Oct 2026
HQ

Rolls-Royce London, England Office

London, United Kingdom

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