Job Description Manufacturing Technician – Machining (Turning / Milling) Full Time Solihull What you will be doing: We currently have an exciting opportunity for a for a Manufacturing Technician – Machining (Turning / Milling) to join us within the Rolls-Royce Control Systems facility in Solihull, Birmingham. You will work as part of our Hydromechanical Valves production team and play a critical role in the production of high-precision components for our Civil and Defence Aerospace businesses, ensuring components are of the highest standard, ensuring safety, customer quality and on time delivery following established working processes and quality procedures. You will report directly to the Production Leaders within the business. Responsibilities: In this role y ou will operate, maintain, and optimise advanced machining equipment to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency, in addition you will: Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machining equipment. These will include 3 & 9-axis CNC lathes. Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and working instructions to produce components to exact tolerances. Perform in-process inspections using precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, CMM’s) to ensure compliance with Rolls-Royce quality standards. Identify and help implement improvements to machining processes whilst collaborating with our Manufacturing Engineers to enhance productivity, reduce waste and improve component quality. Collaborate with engineering, machine maintenance teams and team leaders to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during production. Conduct proactive and preventative maintenance activities to optimise performance of machining equipment. Be vigilant and highlight any concerns with product, material and measurement equipment which may affect customer quality or safety standards. Adhere to Rolls-Royce quality standards and aerospace industry regulations. Document production data, inspection results and non-conformances accurately, prioritising product safety. Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies to maintain a safe working environment. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, production staff, team leaders and production managers to achieve production targets and solve problems. Why 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. 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. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working. Who we’re 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. Machining experience; 3 / 9 axis CNC lathes or 5-axis mill-turn machining centres. Milling experience is desirable. NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline including completing a time-served recognised apprenticeship or equivalent experience. Experience in manufacturing operations & production environment. Able to work to technical instructions and adhere to fixed process and quality standards. Confident in interpreting engineering drawings. Knowledge & experience of a wide range of inspection techniques. Please attach a copy of your certificate as proof of completing a recognised apprenticeship together with/next to your CV. 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 CDS TECH06. This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. 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: CDS TECH06 Closing Date: Midnight 4th March 2025 For further information please contact: Philip Wright Recruiter: Andy Walsh – andy.walsh2Rolls-Royce.com Job Category Factory Staff Posting Date 19 Feb 2025; 00:02 Posting End Date 03 Mar 2025