Quality Engineer

Job Description

Quality Engineer

Full time

Derby (fully site-based role)

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a skilled Quality Engineer to join us in Turbine Systems Manufacturing Business Unit.

Turbine Systems is a high-volume business, manufacturing a variety of Turbine Blades and Vanes from casting to machining. We are growing business having some of the most advanced business units within the Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace Supply Chain.

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.

Based in the in Derby you will be working in the Turbines Precision Casting business you will:

• Be responsible for the governance of all Quality-related activity
• Be recognised as a point of contact for all Quality issues in the area
• Provide coaching and support to all team members when performing Quality actions
• Identify opportunities to improve Quality and implement plans to deliver that improvement
• Coordinate data reporting and share best practice across the area
• Liaise with all Support functions on behalf of the area for all Quality matters

What you will be doing:

In this role you will work with/alongside numerous departments across the business, adapting your communication skills accordingly, you will also:

• Implement and deliver the quality activities across the area.
• Nurture and drive a spirit of continuous improvement
• Engage teams with problem solving tools that promote multi-functional support
• Ensure compliance to Rolls Royce processes, procedures and systems
• Drive Zero Defects across the area
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Previous relevant experience in Quality and/or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Understanding of drawings and specifications is required.
• Experience of problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to network across functions and organisations.
• Proven record of delivering results and meeting customer requirements.

Regional Benefits

This role offers strong development opportunities and broad exposure across multiple activities, making it ideal for someone looking to expand their technical and operational capability within a world-class organisation.

• Work in a safety-first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

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 but is anticipated to be SNBG 07-10

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: SNBG 7-10

Closing Date: 20th May 2026​

For further information please contact: Simon Hill

Recruiter: Ashley.ellis-beeston@rolls-royce.com

Job Category

Quality

Posting Date

06 May 2026; 00:05

Posting End Date

20 May 2026