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).
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