An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a NDT Engineer to join the team at Rolls-Royce Bristol.
Rolls-Royce are currently developing manufacturing methods, processes and materials for their composite fan blades and fan containment casings.
We are currently going through an exciting phase of growth as we deliver composite components and manufacturing programmes across a range of products, including UltraFan Engine demonstrator programme.
The Composite Technology Facility (CTF) is part of our Engineering, Test and Safety business. There is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to work within our business and within the UltraFan Integrated Project Team. This work will involve the development of the hardware for a Mk2 Engine Architecture as well as a range of other components. The role will be based in CTF Bristol on the Filton site and visits to our offsite facility. It will involve working closely with other parts of the business including Rolls-Royce Derby, external suppliers and the AxRC network.
This role will give the chosen applicant an opportunity to develop within Rolls-Royce manufacturing team and enable them to influence the creation and delivery of the next generation composite fan system. The successful candidate will manage packages of work within the CTF and be responsible for delivering results across a cross-functional team from Design Engineers, Technical specialist through to Operations and Quality.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
What we offer
We offer excellent development opportunities, 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. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.
What you will be doing:
* Development of ultrasonic NDT techniques for a range of composite components including fan blades and cases to provide a capable method to the operations team in the facility.
* Ensure NDT processes meet our customer’s requirements for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Lead time.
* Develop the Technical Package (Equipment Specification, QCTPs, TIs, PFMEAs, Tooling, Change control, Equipment and HSE documentation) to define the manufacturing process and control it effectively.
* Identify opportunities for improving inspection processes through the use of automation and digital tools to reduce inspection time whilst capturing the required product data. Sharing these opportunities and best practice across the community.
* Supplier management- compiling work packages for our embedded suppliers to follow, enabling timely delivery of technique development and fixed process improvements.
* This role will require an individual who is able to integrate with a team of highly capable engineers focussed on the delivery of 'state of the art' technology. This includes liaising with key stakeholders and presenting to the Manufacturing and Design community.
Who we are looking for:
* Level 2 or 3 in composites UT EN4179 or equivalent. If qualified to Level 2, the candidate must be willing to train and certify to Level 3.
* Understanding of technology readiness levels (TRL) (or similar processes such as MCRL) and driving processes to maturity.
* Knowledge of design for inspection and the ability to interpret CAD definition to define inspection requirements.
* Understanding of the manufacturing engineering toolset to improve processes in our route to zero defects.
* Engineering or relevant discipline degree, HND or HNC with Manufacturing Engineering experience.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.
Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.
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