Technical Controller

Job Description

Technical controller

Full time 37 hours

Derby

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.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Technical Control to join the team based in Derby aligned to Civil Large Engines.

The main role of a Technical Controller is to control, support and manage the introduction of authorised Product Technical Change for both New Production and Aftermarket Civil Aerospace engines.

Our team create and manage Product Structures and Engine Bill of Materials within the IT systems - Product Data Management and Teamcenter. Bill of Materials serve two prime purposes:

1) To cascade engine part number demands into SAP for the supply chain, and,

2) To create engine and module assembly build instructions (method & sequence) through our Manufacturing Execution System.

This will include creation of modification instructions for build with updates to Bill of Materials, analysing module swaps between engines, analysing engine swaps between customers, conducting engine verifications

What you will be doing:

The role on offer presents an excellent opportunity to gain wider exposure to ongoing operational challenges. It provides excellent learning opportunity across the value stream legs extending from design definition through to engine despatch.

The role will include representing Technical Control in aspects of Product Change (Advanced Product Quality Planning), creating modification instructions for build with updates to Bill of Materials, analysing module and engine reallocations, conducting Product Verifications and supporting the assembly build areas:

• Support the Product Change process, guiding modification incorporation into Civil engines.  
• Create, manage, and control specific serialised Product Bill of Materials in line with design intent.
• Produce product structures to support best practice in supply chain management and assembly and provide Should Build and modification instructions.
• This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic person who enjoys engaging with data, continuous improvement and embraces cross functional collaboration.

Preferred Requirements:

• Understanding of Change Management elements and principles (APQP)
• Basic understanding of Bill of Materials, Supply Chain and build processes
• Knowledge in the use of Product Data systems e.g. Teamcenter & Product Data Management (PDM)
• Sound data driven approach to analyse and solve problems

Regional Benefits:

• 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.

Closing Date: 8th December

Job Category

Supply Chain Planning & Control

Posting Date

24 Nov 2025; 00:11

Posting End Date

07 Dec 2025