Job Description
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Full Time
Derby
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Derby.
You will act as Technical Authority, assuring the initial and continuing capability of the method of production to produce product conforming to design definition, and ensuring the resolution of technical issues/problems/arisings, to meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, deliver rate and lead time (SQCD). Integrate all Manufacturing Engineering activities across the product lifecycle and through the supply chain.
Responsibilities:
- Be a Technical Authority for the Large Engines Assembly & Test Operations NEST businesses, accountable for the Method of Manufacture and compliance to Design Intent.
- Support the Operations businesses, addressing quality problems, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring the manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture are capable of meeting and continuing to meet requirements for quality, cost, delivery rate, and lead time.
- Drive product and process improvements to deliver on BPD commitments.
- Maintain and/or Govern Technical Packages for all parts/assemblies which clearly define the manufacturing process, and control manufacturing process change.
- Lead the technical input into the cell strategy, including ensuring that Commodity and Manufacturing Process strategy implications are included in relevant capital plans.
- Integrate Capability Acquisition and Product Introduction activities, buying off new capabilities and methods of manufacture for new parts/assemblies. Ensure new capabilities/methods are at the required level of readiness for production application.
- Develop numerate, real time methods for capturing process capability, and ensure it is available and acted on within the facility/supply chain and in new product design.
- Lead technical problem resolution and technical improvement activities. Coach the community in the use of RRPS and DMAIC tools.
- Lead the Manufacturing Engineering community, including flow down of Manufacturing Engineering business processes and audit of compliance with those processes; and manage Manufacturing Engineering load/capacity plans and budgets.
Preferred requirements:
- Professionally qualified Engineer (UK minimum BEng degree or other national equivalent).
- UK CEng (Chartered Engineer) or other national equivalent desirable.
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to their business.
- General awareness of Manufacturing Systems (CAD, CAM, CAPP, Manufacturing Execution System, Manufacturing Intelligence, SAP, Technical Publications, etc.) relevant to the business.
- Has led significant projects/activities across a range of Manufacturing Engineering processes.
- Has experienced manufacturing change in a suitable combination of ways, such as facility re-design, facility move, technology insertion, new product introduction, process revalidation, quality improvement.
- Has provided technical and professional leadership to a team of Engineers.
Why 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.
Regional Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave.
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust.
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce & Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes.
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.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Level C.
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Job Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Posting Date
22 May 2026; 00:05
Posting End Date
04 Jun 2026
