Job Description
Job Title: Value Improvement Engineer
Working Pattern: Full Time
Location: Bristol
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Value Improvement Engineer to join the Defence Future Programs part of Aerospace Procurement capability at Rolls-Royce Bristol.
As a Value Improvement Engineer, you will lead the development of component/sub-system cost models (including User Friendly Cost Standards) using appropriate Value Improvement & Engineering tools & techniques. You will also ensure that the User Friendly Cost Standards generated are deployed in line with the Global Commodity Strategy.
You will be responsible for identifying & developing cost reduction opportunities and prioritising to deliver timely target cost through engagement within the supply chain.
What you will be doing:
* Responsible for the development and content of global Commodity User Friendly Cost Standards (UFCS’s).
* Accountable and responsible for deployment of User Friendly Cost Standards training Commodity specific e.g. design & development, control of training material, planning, facilitation & ensure delivery to target population.
* Responsible for identification and implementation of supplier cost drivers & drive cost improvement.
* You will be the point of contact for continuously leading/mentoring Buyers/Engineering/Integrated Project Teams & SCU (IPT’s) to optimise cost during negotiation/product development process as recognised subject matter expert for allocated commodity.
Who we’re looking for:
* Engineering degree or equivalent.
* Significant technical & manufacturing knowledge of allocated commodity.
* Ability to generate cost models.
* Ability to provide technical and professional leadership to a global community.
* Sound understanding of cost drivers.
*To apply for this role, you must be able to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently have this in place.*
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.
Job Category: Procurement Posting Date: 11 Feb 2025; 00:02 Posting End Date: 24 Feb 2025
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