Overview
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Location: Bristol. Working Pattern: Full time. This opportunity is within the Rolls-Royce Defence Future Programmes team in Bristol, contributing to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) by developing and adapting manufacturing processes and metrology capability for novel engine components.
You will work with digital manufacturing colleagues, senior specialists, and design and manufacturing engineers to lead the development and validation of automated metrology programming capability using Model Based Definitions. This role offers high impact and visibility as metrology becomes an emerging capability across the Rolls-Royce group.
What You Will Be Doing
* Write, validate and deploy measurement programmes in Zeiss Inspect, Polyworks and other software platforms.
* Ensure measurement system analysis is carried out effectively within Rolls-Royce and supply chain facilities.
* Lead the selection, justification, acquisition and commissioning of new product verification equipment. Drive continuous improvement and process control activities.
* Contribute to internal and external communities of practice and collaborate with other specialists to develop strategy, processes, methods and standards in metrology and product verification.
* Engage in Design for Manufacture to ensure future engine parts make full use of Model Based Definition to automate creation and change of measurement processes.
Who We’re Looking For
* Professionally qualified engineer with a degree, HND or equivalent and a deep understanding of manufacturing measurement. Knowledge of National Metrology Skills Alliance (NMSA) standards for metrology and ability to demonstrate Level 2 or above in most NMSA categories.
* Experience creating digital measurement programmes, preferably in Polyworks and/or Zeiss Inspect.
* High level of computer literacy and digital manufacturing experience, including familiarity with CAD (preferably Siemens NX).
* Strong technical engineering background with broad experience in manufacturing, design for manufacture, build in quality and inspection planning, plus experience with technology development and product introduction methodologies (e.g., APQP and PPAP).
* Security Check (SC) clearance is required. Rolls-Royce can support the application if not currently held. UK nationality is required due to the nature of work.
What We Offer
Excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is supported to balance office, home, or remote locations; as a minimum, attendance at the workplace for collaboration is expected on average three days per week.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures offer different perspectives crucial to innovation and problem solving. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background. Learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce.
Job Category: Manufacturing Engineering
Posting Date: 09 Sept 2025; 00:09
Posting End Date: 22 Sept 2025
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