Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Technology & Transfers, Aerospace Procurement
Full time
Derby, Solihull, Bristol, Barnoldswick or Inchinnan/Hybrid
An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer Manager to join the team in Derby as part of our Aerospace Procurement Business at Rolls Royce.
Our Procurement Manufacturing Engineering teams support everything the business does in the global supplier enterprise covering the Civil, Business Aviation and Defence sectors. There has never been a more exciting time to be part of Procurement within Rolls-Royce as our recent transformation programme has positioned the function as a critical Business Capability, trusted to deliver against our ambitious performance and financial targets. Rolls-Royce is also embracing the future of procurement by developing a digitally enabled and literate organisation, alongside a focus on embedding sustainability into the way we operate both internally and across our supply chain.
Your responsibilities will include:
Product Transfers – Provide technical leadership to product transfers across the Aerospace Procurement enterprise including.
Technical Governance – Technical governance of transfer programmes to underpin delivery success. Establish review structure, weekly and Ap’ly, with aligned technical KPIs.
Process Adherence – Functional guidance to ensure adherence to aligned process through application of applicable rules & tools.
Business Control Authority – Function as the transfers BCA providing support and direction to ensure technical and transfer risks are managed and mitigated.
Supplier Capability – be active in the support and selection of new suppliers including ESCCAs (External Supply Chain Capability Assessments)
Cost – Drive the product cost benefit derived through transfer ensuring transfer costs are minimised, and full transfer benefits realised.
Validation Strategy – Derive and deliver benefit using standardised, commodity aligned validation criteria on transfer programmes.
Collaboration – As the Manufacturing Engineering lead in product transfers, work closely with other functional communities, including Design Engineering, Programme & Cost Management to maximise transfer success.
Technology – Provide leadership and focus on technology programmes and future technology requirements across the Aerospace Procurement enterprise.
Technology Programmes – Technical governance, including KPIs, of Technology Programmes active in the Aerospace Procurement space including oversight and delivery of TRL activities and routine governance.
New Product Requirements – Act as the key Manufacturing engineering interface on new products with ET&S ensuring early engagement on new engine opportunities.
Cost – Drive the product cost benefits derived through application of new manufacturing and process technologies in the supply chain.
Internal Collaboration – Engagement and collaboration with technical specialists and GPO’s (Global Process Owners) in support of technology programmes and realisation in the supply chain
External Collaboration – Leverage competitive and cost advantage through external technology partnerships – AxRCs (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centres) and UTCs (University Technology Centres).
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
An engineering or other relevant discipline degree or HND/HNC with extensive previous experience working in a manufacturing engineering or related environment.
Technical leadership experience with previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager or similar roles an advantage.
Supply chain leadership experience with working knowledge of product transfers and technology development programmes.
Previous leadership experience with a proven record of establishing, growing and leading high performing teams.
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience using tools and techniques associated with transfer and technology programmes in an Aerospace supply chain environment.
Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills and feel comfortable presenting to varied audiences at all levels of the organisation.
You will be an enthusiastic and passionate leader with a flexible attitude and approach to work to get the most from the team, demonstrating a keen interest in learning and sharing knowledge to develop and grow yourself and others.
Strong influencing skills are essential part of the role to ensure maximum impact across a global organisation.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has 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.
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.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Grade: Level C
Closing Date: 4th May 2026
People Leader: Alistair Williamson/Rob Neads/Steve Lyon
For further information please contact: Batinder Chana