Role Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Factory Design and Equipment

Location: Manchester, Warrington or Derby - Hybrid

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Manufacturing Engineer – Factory Design and Equipment.

Role Purpose:

As aManufacturing Engineer – Factory Design & Equipment, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering factory solutions that are both operationally ready and financially viable. Working within the SMR Manufacturing Engineering team, you’ll be responsible for:

• Designing and developing production areas and manufacturing cells.
• Identifying factory and cell requirements and creating concepts for review and implementation.
• Collaborating with process specialists and cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and effective workspaces.
• Specifying manufacturing equipment, estimating costs, and planning infrastructure and maintenance.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Proven experience in designing, optimising, and validating manufacturing and operations workspaces.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, value streams, human factors, and risk assessment in manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience in specifying, acquiring, installing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment, including full project lifecycle management (technical delivery, schedule, cost, and risk).
• Skilled in managing technical requirements, including elicitation, documentation, validation, and change control.
• Effective communicator across business functions and with leadership, capable of conveying technical decisions, risks, and project status.
• Proficient in 3D modelling tools within PLM environments (e.g. Siemens NX/Line Designer, Process Simulate: Human, Autodesk).
• Knowledge of value stream optimisation using analytical tools, including Discrete Event Simulation (experience with Siemens Plant Simulation is advantageous).