Manufacturing Engineer - External Supply Chain - Submarines
Manufacturing Engineer - External Supply Chain - Submarines
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Manufacturing Engineer External Supply Chain - Submarines
Full Time
Derby
An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer role focusing on the External Supply Chain has arisen within Rolls Royce Submarines.
Why Rolls-Royce
Our submarines business is responsible for the design manufacture supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navys submarine fleet. You can find out more about the amazing projects that we are working on here:- a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navys nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.
Join us and well provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive digital-first culture that invests in you gives you a platform for continuous learning and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.
The relationships that we have with our suppliers are critical to the success of both businesses. To help support the growth of Rolls-Royce Submarines we are looking for personable self-directed Engineers to partner with our supply chain to drive the success of our programmes.
The External Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineers are technically responsible for the manufacture of a portfolio of parts associated within the external supply chain. Covering all elements of the manufacturing product life cycle from new product introduction and supporting improvement programmes you will have the opportunity to work with and influence external suppliers in the delivery of nuclear products.
What we offer:
We offer excellent development a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office home or another remote location. Its a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum were all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons on average three days per week.
As a member of our Manufacturing Engineering community you will have the opportunity to grow your skills through our formal development pathways Masterclasses and knowledge sharing activities.
What you will be doing:
Within this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to have an input into the development of manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture and the continuous improvement of these areas.
The product and materials are somewhat novel when comparing to other vessel fabrications pumps valves and assemblies for a Pressurised circuit. The optimal candidate would:
- You will assess the capability of manufacturing suppliers and support source selection and approval in the supply chain.
- You will govern the execution of Manufacturing Engineering activities in the External Supply Chain to assure the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture which meet business and customer requirements for safety quality cost delivery rate and lead-time (SQCD).
- Fundamental knowledge of DFMEA / PFMEA to influence Product definition / final form manufacture.
- You will act as the primary Manufacturing Engineering representative within a cross-functional team for their suppliers.
- You will use natural and learned negotiation/coaching skills and business acumen to build customer & supplier relationships at all levels.
Who were looking for:
Being a part of Rolls-Royce youll know we embrace agility are bold pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles .
- Experience of any of fabrications valves complex assemblies machining and of critical classified components.
- You will have a degree or equivalent in an engineering or related technical discipline with previous experience in a manufacturing engineering and/or process engineering background.
- You will have strong analytical skills and a proven record of technical problem-solving skills along with knowledge of six sigma / lean techniques.
- You will be a good communicator and able to liaise with all levels of staff.
- You will possess excellent organisational and presentation skills and feel comfortable presenting at all levels.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Were committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have the more successful well be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people Rolls-Royce
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines 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 dont 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. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
Grade: 7-10
Contact: Ethan Allsopp
Job Category
Manufacturing EngineeringPosting Date
11 Sept 2025; 00:09Posting End Date
Employment Type
Full-Time
