Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Thursday 18 December 2025 at 01:00
Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most.
And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.
At Roke
Roke imagines a more secure world where technology protects, where engineers, consultants and business staff collaborate to protect what matters most to our clients.
Roke is a leader in the development of cutting-edge technology solutions for the defence industry with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Intelligence areas. We work alongside our customers to solve their complex and unique challenges.
Roke’s Defence Business Unit provides technology innovation and consultancy to a variety of military users, applying our skills in Cyber & Networks, Agile Software, Consulting & Systems Engineering, Sensors & Communications, AI & Machine Learning, Information Assurance & Human Science and Data Science.
This is a 12 month FTC
Key Responsibilities
* Support DFMA / NPD / NPI activities for Production, Support and Supply Chain.
* Support Bid processes and Make versus Buy manufacturing strategies.
* Lead completion of PFMEA, and Risk identification and mitigation for product designs and manufacturing processes.
* Identify and escalate risks, issues and opportunities to improve processes and deliveries, liaising with project teams, leaders and sponsors as required.
* Identify appropriate manufacturing, assembly and testing processes for new products
* Lead teams to successful problem resolution using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement across Defence. Identify opportunities to improve the CI culture/framework, working closely with business stakeholders.
* Provide Lean Six Sigma coaching and mentoring support.
* Drive the optimisation of key and supporting processes to enhance productivity, reduce cost and improve lead times and quality.
Education and Qualifications
* Degree qualified in relevant field.
* Strong computer-based literacy.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Demonstratable knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.
* Demonstratable experience in leading change management teams and projects.
* Detailed understanding of electronic and mechanical assembly and testing principles.
* Previous work experience within electro-mechanical assembly.
* Previous experience of working with automated and manual measurement techniques across a range of Test Equipment.
* Experience in troubleshooting product non-conformances
* Problem Solving techniques (PSP, 8D, RCA, DMAIC)
* Experienced with MRP tools (IFS would be advantageous).
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Experience in working with cross functional teams and collaboration across a business.
* Experience working in projects driving significant change and improvement projects.
Personal Attributes, Values and Competencies
* Ability to follow process.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Self-motivated.
* Able to interpret engineering documentation and communicate effectively with the engineering community.
* A drive to improve product, process and efficiency
Why You Should Join Us
We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection and Life, Leisure and Entertainment.
Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies and techniques, which interest them.
We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive and support a diverse work-force and those with additional needs.
Security Information
Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, the candidate should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC.
The Next Step
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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