Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer – Civil Manufacturing Operations Central Team

Management level C

Derby

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.

To lead, develop, and deploy strategic manufacturing engineering (ME) initiatives that deliver significant product and operating cost reductions, drive technology adoption, and enhance workforce capability across Civil Manufacturing Operations. The role will focus on the establishment and embedding of frameworks, business cases, and governance models that enable the delivery and scaling of technology-driven benefits, with a particular emphasis on the MUSIC program and associated cost reduction opportunities.

What you will be doing:

•  Establish and Deploy Strategic ME Cost Prioritisation & Business Case Framework
• Deliver Strategic Product Cost Reduction Through Technology and Industrialisation
• Deliver and Scale Technology-Driven Operating Cost Reduction Across MBUs
• Establish and Embed MUSIC as a Manufacturing Technology Deployment Framework
• Deliver MUSIC/Technology Programmes into Operations and Workforce Capability Growth
• Scale and Replicate MUSIC Technologies for Civil-wide Value   

Key Interfaces

• Civil Manufacturing Operations Leadership Team
• Manufacturing Business Units (MBUs)
• Technology & R&T Teams
• Cost Management (TCO, ICOST, CRISP)
• Lean Leaders and Data Analysts
• PMO and Programme Management
• Training and Capability Development Teams

Position qualifications:

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering within a complex, high-technology environment.
• Strong understanding of cost reduction methodologies, technology readiness frameworks (TRL/BRL/ERL), and business case development.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver technology-driven cost and productivity improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in process analysis and improvement.

Desirable:

• Experience with Rolls-Royce systems (e.g., CRISP, ICOST).
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in deploying large-scale technology programs (e.g. SAMULET, MUSIC).

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:  Management level C

For further information please contact:  Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

17 Jul 2026; 00:07

Posting End Date

23 Jul 2026