Job Description Manufacturing Engineer Manager – Defence Future Programmes Management level C Bristol Future Programmes is at the heart of securing the future growth of the Defence business. We are delivering tomorrows technology fast, by bringing together the company’s best engineers, programme managers and business professionals. Working in partnership with Governments, primes and new technology companies across the globe, we deliver future solutions to meet the customers emerging requirements. In all areas these roles involve working with a range of key business stakeholders to support the delivery of key programme milestones thus enabling the delivery of our Defence Combat strategy for the next 50 years. An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager role is available within our Defence Future Programmes team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of the Future Programmes Manufacturing Engineering Leadership team supporting the development of manufacturing processes. Reporting to the Chief of Industrialisation you will line management and functionally accountability for a team of Manufacturing Engineers, supporting their development and providing technical coaching and guidance. You will be responsible for ensuring manufacturability of new products and be familiar with “Design for Manufacture”. You will also be required to interact and manage relationships across various functions internally and externally, ranging from design teams within the sub-systems, to suppliers and onto directly influencing the customer and their requirements. You will also have experience of Product Introduction methodologies such as Advanced Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process and will be working with external suppliers to create, define and implement several methods of manufacture for a range of future products. Rolls-Royce’s customers and the company have entrusted us to deliver the future technologies, people, processes and programmes. Successful delivery of these programmes will ensure both the UK and Rolls-Royce retains combat capability, ensuring freedom of action for the UK and enabling the company to maintain our market share in the Naval, Defence Aero and combat markets. Future Programmes is looking for someone with drive, passion and commitment who can: Embrace agility – you will be able to respond quickly to challenges and be able to manage progress despite, missing, ambiguous, or changing requirements. Bold – you believe in yourself and the team to bravely push the boundaries, and feel comfortable with ‘failing fast’ to pursue rapid knowledge capture. Pursue collaboration – you find strength in working with others, both inside and outside of our business, and value the diversity of people and perspectives. Seeks simplicity – you keep it simple and remove complexity, in how you communicate and the way you work. These roles provide you with a fantastic opportunity to Develop talent - Act as professional leader of the manufacturing engineering community within UK&I, ensuring required competences are in place and promoting the development and growth of the community. Support the Chief of Industrialisation with management of manufacturing engineering load/capacity plans and budgets for the UK&I Future Programmes business. Quality - Promote a culture of zero defects within the organisation. Support the application of build in quality techniques including APQP during product introduction. Ensure compliance to all relevant company, legislative and technical policies and standards. Create strategy - Contribute to the development of the manufacturing engineering strategy for the business, connecting strategy, design, supply chain, operations, technology and digital stakeholders along with technology partnerships and suppliers to create manufacturing technology and product introduction strategies and roadmaps. Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing - Operate as an active member of the Future Programmes and Global manufacturing engineering leadership team, supporting cross-project and cross-business collaboration, knowledge sharing, skills and process development to best utilise the available resources to deliver business needs and priorities. Build Relationships - Manage, develop and maintain effective relationships within internal and external supply chain, ensure the requirements are understood and maximised, coach when required to deliver a successful outcome in line with the requirements and commitment of Rolls-Royce. Qualifications: Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/Foundation degree or other national equivalent). Recognised national or international engineering accreditation (e.g. UK IEng or CEng) where available. Demonstrated experience in manufacturing processes used within Aerospace (or an equivalent regulated industry) and process development methodologies (e.g. Advanced Product Quality Planning). Experience of other advanced or emerging manufacturing technology preferred but not essential. The role is Bristol based, but travel both in the UK and overseas may also be required on an occasional basis. To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence Business there may be a requirement for an individual to hold a level of National Security Vetting (NSV). If the requirement is identified Rolls-Royce will support the application for NSV if the individual does not currently already have this in place. This role requires SC clearance. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. If you’re a member of the Rolls-Royce UK Pension Fund (Defined Benefit/Final Salary Scheme), then changing jobs could affect your future pension benefits. To find out more, please click: www.rolls-roycepensions.com. Further detail on the Standard All-Inclusive Rate (AIR) Pensions splits can be found in Appendix 1: The Pension Protection Arrangements Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – the MOU explains the arrangements when employees transfer to a different pay structure or to a new job in the same structure when the individual has a different AIR split to the standard for that area Beyond Tomorrow 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 Diversity and Inclusion strategy here So that you can be your best at work and home, we’ll consider flexible working arrangements for everyone, in any role. Click here for more details on how we can support you. Grade: Management Level C For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moorerolls-royce.com Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Posting Date 07 Apr 2025; 00:04 Posting End Date 19 Apr 2025