Job Description Manufacturing Engineer Derby Full time 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 champions inclusivity, creativity, and your professional growth.

Position Summary Rolls-Royce is seeking a passionate Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in advancing our Aerospace business. Based in Derby, Rotherham, or the West Midlands, you'll enhance products and processes, introduce new technologies through APQP, and uphold safety, quality, cost, and delivery standards across our plants and supply chain, all while developing your career in a culture built on creativity, inclusivity, and engineering distinction. This job advertisement is intended to fill several open positions in various departments: Turbine Systems Procurement Assembly, Test & Controls Compression Systems Engineering for Services and Design Experimental What you will be doing: Developing, implementing, validating and continuously improving the methods of manufacture which are capable of meeting requirements for safety, quality, cost and lead time.

Working with interfacing teams, local experts, partners, research institutes, and suppliers to ensure technical aspects of manufacturing processes are understood and accounted for as required. Developing manufacturing technology capability through manufacturing capability acquisition, internally and externally within the Rolls-Royce supply chain. Capture, evaluate and use data to demonstrate and improve the capability of manufacturing methods.

Working with the engine project, design teams, and supply chain (where relevant), to support the introduction of new products across our business. An expert in APQP and PPAP, you'll be the voice of Manufacturing Engineering, driving design for manufacture, assembly and repair, whilst making sure that our products can be delivered on cost, and with a "Zero Defect" mindset for quality and sustainability. Identifying, developing and implementing innovative ways of working to drive continuous improvement in quality, sustainability and cost, including digital manufacturing solutions which enable the creation of a "digital thread" throughout the product lifecycle, connecting design, manufacturing and operational activities.

Position Requirements: Professionally Qualified Engineer (for example UK minimum HND/foundation degree or other national equivalent) Manufacturing engineering experience in one of our core manufacturing processes - Casting, Grinding, EDM, Mill / Turn machining, Assembly of complex parts, coating or joining. For procurement, in addition, we would also welcome experience in raw materials, forgings, fabrications, composites, or electronics. Excellent knowledge in: Problem solving, process improvement and control, and the use of APQP & PPAP tools to manage change.

Lean Process Improvement and Industrial Engineering techniques to remove waste and optimise productivity Demonstrable experience working in a manufacturing environment, with engineering and Supply Chain teams. Development of suppliers. Demonstrable experience in product development and developing manufacturing capability and processes.

Excellent organisational, communication, and team working skills, with a keen enthusiasm to learn and share best practice. Demonstrable ability to influence stakeholders, especially for procurement roles. 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.

Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Posting Date 07 Oct 2025; 00:10 Posting End Date PandoLogic. Keywords: Manufacturing Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX