Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer - Core Assembly - Submarines
Full-Time
Derby (Hybrid)
As part of the Engineering Producibility Team, a Manufacturing Engineer is expected to influence new designs using New Product Introduction tools to ensure manufacturability and continually improve upon existing product designs, then translating these into world class processes which meet business and customer requirements for Safety, Quality, Cost & Delivery.
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.
What you will be doing: Responsible for advising the business on Process Safety, provision of arrangements to manage high consequence complex hazards, facilitate improvement programme and assure Process Safety compliance.
Support the business manage its COMAH risks and compliance with COMAH regulations.
Maintain good risk management, including up to date business risk profiles and recommend risk-based improvement programmes, consistent with business or wider programmes as appropriate. Ensure HS&E critical controls are identified, managed (including through appropriate maintenance programmes) and effectively assured.
Set expectations and lead by example on the HS&E Journey to Zero Harm. Lead improvements to process safety by proposing and implementing changes.
Co-ordinate risk-based assurance, including compliance with legal and other requirements..
Support delivery of good HS&E governance across the business, including the HS&E Accountability Framework, in partnership with management.
Position Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who is/has:
You will have a degree, or equivalent, in an engineering or related technical discipline with previous experience in a manufacturing engineering and/or process engineering background
Experience of complex assemblies and measurement techniques of critical classified components.
Experience of producing production level documentation packages.
Strong interpersonal skills working within a high performing ME team, as well the wider operations team.
You will have strong analytical skills and a proven record of technical problem-solving skills along with knowledge of six sigma / lean techniques
You will be a good communicator and able to liaise with all levels of staff
You will possess excellent organisational and presentation skills and feel comfortable presenting at all levels
For more than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines.
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, 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.
Closing Date:
29th January 2026
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
Job Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Posting Date
16 Jan 2026; 00:01
Posting End Date
29 Jan 2026PandoLogic. Keywords: Manufacturing Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX