Overview
Manufacturing Engineer – External Supply Chain - Submarines
Full Time
Derby
An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer role focusing on the External Supply Chain within Rolls-Royce Submarines.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Our submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. You can learn more about the projects here: https://youtu.be/x19YSPecrf8
We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.
Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to opportunities to grow your career.
The relationships that we have with our suppliers are critical to the success of both businesses. We are looking for personable, self-directed Engineers to partner with our supply chain to drive the success of our programmes.
The External Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineers are technically responsible for the manufacture of a portfolio of parts within the external supply chain. Covering all elements of the manufacturing product life cycle, from new product introduction to supporting improvement programmes, you will have the opportunity to work with and influence external suppliers in the delivery of nuclear products.
What we offer
We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Your needs are as unique as you are. 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, on average three days per week.
This role will require a level of travel within the U.K. to visit the suppliers you are responsible for; all travel expenses will be covered under the expenses policy. If a supplier visit requires an overnight stay longer than 24 hours, you will also be eligible for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Allowance (taxable).
As a member of our Manufacturing Engineering community, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills through our formal development pathways, Masterclasses and knowledge sharing activities.
What you will be doing
Within this exciting opportunity you will contribute to the development of manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture and the continuous improvement of these areas.
The product and materials are somewhat novel compared with other vessel fabrications, pumps, valves and assemblies for a Pressurised circuit. The optimal candidate would:
* Assess the capability of manufacturing suppliers and support source selection and approval in the supply chain.
* Govern the execution of Manufacturing Engineering activities in the External Supply Chain to assure the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture which meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead-time (SQCD).
* Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of DFMEA / PFMEA to influence Product definition / final form manufacture.
* Act as the primary Manufacturing Engineering representative within a cross-functional team for suppliers.
* Use negotiation/coaching skills and business acumen to build customer and supplier relationships at all levels.
Who we’re looking for
At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are essential to our assessment process.
* Experience with fabrications, valves, complex assemblies, machining and critical classified components.
* Degree or equivalent in engineering or related technical discipline with previous experience in a manufacturing engineering and/or process engineering background.
* Strong analytical skills and a proven record of technical problem-solving with knowledge of six sigma / lean techniques.
* Good communication skills and ability to liaise with all levels of staff.
* Excellent organisational and presentation skills and comfortable presenting at all levels.
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 bring diverse perspectives, which strengthens the business.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce (text only).
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without caveats. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t already have it. Due to the nature of the work and protection of assets, you must hold UK nationality. Dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
Job Category: Manufacturing Engineering | Posting Date: 11 Sept 2025; 00:09 | Posting End Date
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