Job Description Global Tooling Capability & Capital Manager Full time Derby, Solihull, Bristol, Barnoldswick or Inchinnan/Hybrid The Global Tooling Capability & Capital Manager is responsible for the governance, control, and optimisation of all tooling, jigs, and fixtures owned by Rolls-Royce and/or its customers (including shared ownership) across the global external supply chain. This role ensures that all special-to-product tooling is technically compliant, configuration controlled, and that capital investments are managed effectively. The role will also oversee the creation and maintenance of a global tooling register, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, value for money and supporting the development of advanced tooling life monitoring solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Tooling Governance & Control Ensure all Rolls-Royce and customer-owned tooling, jigs, and fixtures are controlled, tracked, and managed. Provide positive assurance that all special-to-product tooling is technically compliant and configuration controlled throughout its lifecycle. Oversee the modification or disposal of tooling, ensuring this only occurs with authorisation. Tooling Register & Data Management Develop, implement, and maintain a global Rolls-Royce owned tooling register/database, ensuring it is updated and verified. Ensure the database is ITAR compliant and accessible to the global supply chain, with robust data security and access controls. Record and analyse tooling condition, life, and number of uses to support predictive maintenance and capital planning. Capital Management Agree, manage, and report on global capital budgets for tooling, ensuring effective allocation and utilisation of resources. Support business case development for new tooling investments and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Tooling Life Monitoring & Innovation Collaborate with Rolls-Royce engineering teams to develop and incorporate new methods for monitoring and predicting tool life and wear. Drive continuous improvement in tooling management processes and technologies. Compliance & Asset Oversight Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including ITAR, and oversight of any government or customer assets. Maintain and update the company management system to reflect current tooling management processes and controls. Stakeholder Management Work closely with global supply chain partners, engineering, quality, and finance teams to ensure effective tooling management. Produce and maintain an appropriate RACI matrix for all tooling management activities. Why Rolls-Royce? Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working. Who we’re looking for Proven experience in tooling, jigs, and fixtures management within a complex, global manufacturing or aerospace environment. Strong understanding of configuration control, technical compliance, and capital asset management. Experience with database development and management, ideally with ITAR or similar regulatory compliance. Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale capital budgets and asset registers. Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis and predictive maintenance methodologies. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to government and customer-owned assets. Experience in process improvement and change management. Willingness to travel internationally as required. Desirable Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline. Professional certification in asset management, project management, or supply chain management. Experience with digital transformation or Industry 4.0 initiatives in tooling management. Additional Information This is a global role with responsibility for all tooling across the Rolls-Royce external supply chain. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and optimisation of Rolls-Royce’s tooling assets, supporting both operational excellence and strategic growth. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has 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. 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. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. Grade: Level C Closing Date: 4th May 2026 People Leader: Alistair Williamson/Rob Neads/Steve Lyon For further information please contact: Batinder Chana Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Posting Date 20 Apr 2026; 00:04 Posting End Date 04 May 2026