Job Description Job Title: Capability Lead – Test Facilities Design Working Pattern: Full Time Working location: Bristol Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce Measurement & Test Engineering organisation have an exciting opportunity to join the team to lead and manage a team of engineers and specialists to support R-R in expanding, improving, and maintaining their global portfolio of Engine and Rig Test Facilities. You will have delegated authority from the Test Facilities Chief Engineer and be technically accountable for the design, specification and execution of the modification of existing and the creation of new Engine and Rig Test Facilities. The Rolls-Royce Measurement & Test Engineering organisation is part of the T&EE (Test & Experimental Engineering) global function and one of the 8 pillars of R-R Group Engineering capability. The Rolls-Royce Measurement & Test Engineering organisation are responsible for designing and delivering the infrastructure required to test the next generation of gas turbine engines for both Civil and Defence applications. Responsibilities: You will be working for the Rolls-Royce Technical Authority for Aerospace Engine Test Facilities. In this role you will be working with colleagues locally in Bristol and additionally with colleagues in Derby and Solihull. Opportunities also exist to work more widely within the UK as well as Internationally. In this role you will be responsible for using the T&EE capability standards and methods, for all R-R owned Test Facilities, Test Equipment within T&EE and external test facilities where applicable. Scope includes Production, NPI (New Product Introduction) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) engine and Rig Test facilities, including SPTE (Special To Products Test Equipment). Act as the resource manager for the team, ensure process, cost and HS&E compliance. Drive technical governance and compliance through a team of design engineers, covering the following engineering design and analysis disciplines: Electrical Design, Mechanical Design, Controls & Instrumentation, Software Engineering, IT Systems Architect and Project Engineers. Key Responsibilities: Lead, engage and develop assigned personnel to become suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) to meet current and future business requirements. This will involve playing an active role in load/capacity planning for the assigned team and work with the wider function to ensure suitable SQEP are available to complete programme deliverables. This includes engagement with third parties such as Managed Service Providers (MSP’s) in line with agreed Do/Buy strategies. To lead and be accountable for the appropriate section of the Engineering strategy and drive this to completion supported by functional leadership. To deploy or align assigned staff to agreed work packages and lead/ provide the delivery and approval of technical activities within their functional accountability. This could include multiple work packages across divisional areas within the group. To own the performance and reward management, HS&E, export and security clearance for assigned personnel. This will include specialist and leadership development for assigned staff. To be accountable for SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People) measures and performance for the aligned capability group. This includes ensuring compliance to applicable processes and legislative requirements for Test & Rig Facilities throughout the life cycle of the design, execution, commissioning and handover of facility modification or the introduction of new facilities. To ensure that world class rules, tools and methods are developed and utilised effectively across the group for the accountable domain. This should focus on greater use of automation, digital tools and lean processes to drive efficiency. Drive and support the transition to model-based reusable product lines at system, product system and component level. With an agile approach in mind to support delivery where applicable. As a member of our management team, you will be working on projects delivering testbed capability to realise Rolls-Royce’s strategic goals to “power, protect and connect the modern world” by designing, building, and maintaining systems which are vital to power. Your work will help deliver the next generation of gas turbine engines for both Civil Aerospace and Defence Aerospace applications for Rolls-Royce. Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. There is a minimum requirement to be onsite 3 days per week in line with company guidelines. Presence and face to face availability are essential to supporting your team as a technical people manager. Who we are looking for: Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll 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. Qualified to degree level in a relevant Engineering degree and with appropriate management experience. Self-motivated, with good interpersonal skills, planning and execution skills and a team player. Experience of working within a project environment. Experience in assessing and evaluating technical & legal compliance and appropriate reporting through senior management. Experience in managing large and diverse skill set technical teams circa 25 people to appropriate safety compliance, technical governance gates, quality, budget and people management. Experience of managing priorities in line with available resources and stakeholder management. To work for Rolls-Royce 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 don’t 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. Experience/understanding of any of the following would be advantageous, but not essential: Understanding of cyber security Sound engineering judgment Demonstrated compliance to a known industry standard process e.g. APQP Experience Agile work practices An appreciation of Systems Engineering approaches Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be management position at Level C. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. 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. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll 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 here. Grade/Level: Level C For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore:Elizabeth.Moore2Rolls-Royce.com Please note that interviews for this position will commence at approximately the end of January. Job Category Validation and Verification Posting Date 10 Dec 2024; 00:12 Posting End Date 12 Jan 2025