Manufacturing IT SME (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
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Manufacturing IT SME (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
Derby (Hybrid - min 3 days on site)
Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Subject Matter Expert to join the Manufacturing Solutions IT Team in Derby.
This is a technical role reporting to the Product Delivery Manager within the Manufacturing Solutions Team.
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 youll 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.
As a Manufacturing IT Systems SME for Rolls-Royce youll be an integral part of the Manufacturing solutions IT team. Your strong knowledge of manufacturing IT systems and processes will enable you to lead and develop complex capability solutions to deliver the capability required by the business operations teams. This role will be instrumental in the development and deployment of the next generation of IIoT Low Code/No Code and MES solutions into the manufacturing space and developing the AI capabilities within these tools.
What you will be doing:
As the Manufacturing IT SME you will provide a deep understanding of Manufacturing IT systems and solutions within the Manufacturing solutions IT team
- Troubleshoot and debug solution components (configuration of system components)
- Evaluate technical feasibility and application of Solution Development best practices
- Responsible for complex (tier 3) user support in BAU
- Develop a detailed appreciation of an industry / Solution family and its business requirements and interfaces with the Manufacturing community
- Advise on trends relevant to a particular business process or Solution
- Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%
Position Qualifications:
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in Manufacturing & Assembly systems capability & processes
Preferred Requirements:
- Resolve complex problems using acquired technical experience and knowledge
- Translate business requirements into functional solutions within the constraints of the enterprise architecture and systems level design
- Recognize alternative approaches for reaching a solution and implement most appropriate course of action
- Able to absorb technical information and communicate effectively at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences
- This role favours individuals with experience of working within complex Assembly or Dis-Assembly environments
Regional Benefits:
- Work in a safety-first environment were 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.
- 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 athigh risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but isanticipatedto
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: 12th February 2026
For further information please contact: Jo Beesley
Job Category
Information TechnologyPosting Date
29 Jan 2026; 00:01Posting End Date
12 Feb 2026
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
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