Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical (Defence Aerospace)

Derby

SNBG 7 - 10

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. 

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical (Defence Aerospace). The role is a multidisciplined Manufacturing Engineering role covering technology development, internal make capability and external supply chain development for defence aerospace. To meet customer and business requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate & leadtime (SQCD).

Implement Manufacturing Product Introduction activities for Electrical Commodities including Electric Machines, Energy Storage Systems and Power Electronics, including the design of the overall Method of Manufacture, Design for Manufacture/Assembly and PPAP Deliverables.

Work cross-functionally as part of the extended Integrated Project Team (IPT), planning and co-ordinating Manufacturing Engineering activities to deliver the functional deliverables in line with accepted timescales.

What you will be doing:

• Product Safety - Ensure that manufacturing processes can achieve and sustain the design intent and responsible for mitigating against process deviation.
• Develop Capability - Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes and technologies, digital systems and/or methods of manufacture which are capable of meeting and continue to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time. Capture, analyse and use data to demonstrate and improve the current and future capability of manufacturing processes.
• Build external relationships - Operate beneficial relationships with partners and suppliers to enable delivery of their objectives.
• Quality - Operate a culture of zero defects within the organisation. Works with all functions to reduce risk and drive product Right First Time. Ensure compliance to all relevant company, legislative and technical policies and standards including RRMS, SABRe and Export Contol and Intellectual Property requirements

Position qualifications:

• A good understanding of quality and Manufacturing Engineering principles, systems, and tools.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Experience in a Manufacturing or Manufacturing Engineering related discipline.
• Knowledge of developing new manufacturing and assembly technology
• Experience in New Product Introduction, preferably for an Electrical System or Sub System.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

To work for Rolls-Royce you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality.

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.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

29 Apr 2026; 00:04

Posting End Date

06 May 2026