England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Job Title: Supply Chain Development Engineer
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Working location: Bristol
An exciting opportunity for a Supply chain Development Engineer to join the team in Bristol
The Supply Chain Development Engineer is responsible for developing, strengthening, and maintaining a robust and resilient supply chain to support Defence Future Programmes (DFP). The role ensures suppliers meet Rolls-Royce standards and project-specific security, quality, and readiness requirements, and drives ongoing improvement in supply chain performance.
What you will be doing:
Design, implement, and refine strategies to create a robust, resilient, and high-performing supply chain supporting DFP.
Identify, evaluate, on-board, and develop suppliers to ensure they meet programme requirements regarding quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
Ensure all suppliers comply with cyber and physical security requirements, in line with DFP standards.
Assess and support supplier readiness for Minimal Viable Product (MVP), Demonstrator, and production phases, ensuring alignment with programme timelines.
Oversee or conduct supplier certification, including capability and process assessments, to Rolls-Royce and regulatory requirements.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, ensuring continuity and resilience through contingency planning and supplier development.
Drive improvement initiatives, monitor supplier performance, and deliver measurable enhancements over current in-service levels.
Work closely with procurement, engineering, quality, and programme teams, as well as UK and international partners, to align supply chain activities with overall programme objectives.
Participate in internal skills development and recruitment, ensuring access to the necessary expertise and supplier approvals.
Provide regular progress updates, risk reports, and supply chain readiness assessments to senior stakeholders.
Who we’re looking for:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or equivalent experience.
Experience in supply chain development or procurement in an engineering or manufacturing environment, ideally within the defence or aerospace sector.
Knowledge of supplier assessment, capability development, and certification standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001).
Understanding of cyber and physical security requirements for defence programmes.
Experience managing supply chains for complex, security-sensitive programmes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work and build partnerships across functional and international boundaries.
Role requires occasional travel to supplier sites, both in the UK and internationally.
Regional Benefits:
Generous Annual Leave
Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
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.
To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.
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
Closing date: 07/09/2026
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