Job Description Manufacturing Engineering Manager Management Level C Bristol We are currently seeking to fill the role of Manufacturing Engineering Manager within our Defence Manufacturing business team in Bristol. The business has a wide breadth of capability across a growing product portfolio, covering both new manufacture of products for the JSF LiftSystem products used on the F35B Lightning II platform and Component Repair activities on a variety of other Defence Programmes (namely EJ200 and Adour). The role is to lead the Manufacturing Engineering activity within the Defence Manufacturing facilities (LiftWorks and RepairWorks). Act as Technical Authority, assuring the initial and continuing capability of the method of manufacture to produce to design intent, and ensuring the resolution of technical issues/problems/arisings, to meet business and customer requirements for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery rate and People (SQCDP). This role will report directly to the Head of Manufacturing (Defence Manufacturing). 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 Being a part of Rolls-Royce you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. HSE - Responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing processes and methods of manufacture deployed within the area of accountability are in full compliance to Health, Safety & Environmental Standards. Product Safety - Responsible for ensuring that product safety risks are understood and mitigated to meet the required safety levels. Quality - Promote a culture of zero defects within the area of accountability. Ensure that manufacturing processes and methods of manufacture are developed and deployed to support Right First Time (RFT) manufacture. Technical Authority - Specify Manufacturing Engineering and process requirements and make technical decisions in relation to the area of accountability. Create strategy - Integrate Manufacturing Technology, Digital Manufacturing and Product Introduction activities within the business. Develop capability - Buy-off the production readiness of new manufacturing capabilities or methods of manufacture for new parts and assemblies. Deploy capability - Ensure manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture within the business are capable of meeting and continuing to meet requirements for quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time. Develop talent - Responsible for self-development to meet the required competencies for the role. Act as professional leader of the Manufacturing Engineering community, ensuring required competences are in place and promoting the development and growth of the community. Build external relationships - Manage, develop and maintain effective relationships within internal and external supply chain, ensure the requirements are understood and maximised to deliver a successful outcome for the broader business. Key Experiences and any Qualifications Professionally qualified Engineer (UK min. BEng degree or other national equivalent) UK CEng (Chartered Engineer) or other national equivalent Good understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to the business General awareness of Manufacturing Systems (Manufacturing Execution System, Manufacturing Intelligence, SAP etc.) relevant to the business Has led significant projects across a range of Manufacturing Engineering processes Has experienced manufacturing change in a suitable combination of ways, such as new product introduction, process revalidation and quality improvement. Has provided technical and professional leadership to a team of Engineers Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy Grade: Management level C For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Posting Date 30 Jun 2025; 00:06 Posting End Date 06 Jul 2025