Manufacturing Engineering - Technology Specialist Aerospace Procurement
Full Time
Location: Derby/Inchinnan/Hybrid
We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer "Technology Specialist" to join the team in the Machining Category within 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.
Working as part of a fast-paced and challenging business, in this role you will be aligned to the Manufacturing Engineering Team within the Machining Category. The Central Manufacturing Engineering team is accountable for the delivery of Manufacturing Engineering activities across a range of suppliers and commodities, driving business-critical activities.
What we offer:
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits, including bonus, employee support assistance, and employee discounts.
What you will be doing:
In this role you will operate, maintain, and optimise advanced machining equipment to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. In addition, you will:
1. Develop and govern the technology programs within the Machining category:
o Provide support to ensure the success of existing and future technology programs within the Machining category.
o Establish the framework and governance for the "C2 Acquire Technology" process across the Category.
o Govern all New technology development programs.
o Work with the category "product cost lead" to identify new technology cost drivers.
2. Establish the Commodity Road maps:
o Develop the Technology Road mapping activity for each of the commodities within the Machining Category.
o Establish links between Commodity and Process roadmaps.
o Develop and maintain the external Technology networks.
3. Strategy: Supporting, identifying, and developing opportunities to deliver key Technology targets.
4. Cost: Owning the pipeline of high-value technology cost reduction projects.
Who we're looking for:
At Rolls-Royce, we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple, and make a difference. For this role, you will need to demonstrate understanding of applicable health and safety standards. We are looking for someone who is/has:
* An engineering or other relevant discipline degree/HND/HNC and previous experience working in a manufacturing engineering role.
* Supply chain experience is preferable, ideally with experience of industrialisation and cost reduction programmes.
* Strong analytical skills and a proven record of using tools and techniques associated with Industrialisation & cost reduction.
* Excellent organisational, communication, and presentation skills.
* Enthusiastic with a flexible attitude to work and a keen interest in learning and sharing knowledge.
* Good team working skills and ability to influence are essential.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment.
Job Category: Manufacturing Engineering
Posting Date: 27 Feb 2025; 00:02
Posting End Date: 12 Mar 2025
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