Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction - Submarines
Full-Time
Derby (Raynesway)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to work within our Clusters and Modules team in Derby.
You will be part of the Core Production Manufacturing Engineering Team working on novel products and processes across NPI and industrialisation projects.
What you will be doing:
Execute Manufacturing Product Introduction activities, including the design of the overall Method of Manufacture and of individual process steps using the Product Quality Planning toolset
Fundamental knowledge of DFMEA / PFMEA to influence Product definition / final form manufacture
Create and validate Production Technical Instructions which are capable of delivering design intent and meeting customer and business requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate & Leadtime (SQCD).
Be accountable for being the manufacturing technical authority for the product and the management of First offs, new part numbers, significant method resequencing and introduction of new tooling
Act as the primary Manufacturing Engineering representative within a cross-functional team for their owned part(s)
Position Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who is/has:
A degree, or equivalent, in an engineering or related technical discipline with previous experience in a manufacturing engineering and/or process engineering background
Experience of any of fabrications, valves, complex assemblies, machining and of critical classified components.
Strong analytical skills and a proven record of technical problem-solving skills along with knowledge of six sigma / lean techniques
Good communicator and able to liaise with all levels of staff
Posses excellent organisational and presentation skills and feel comfortable presenting at all levels
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.
For more than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines.
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.
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.
Grade: NGS 7-9
Closing Date: 28/01/2026