Job Description Manufacturing Engineer – Inspection Full-time Bristol/Hybrid – 4 days on site What you will be doing 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. Responsibilities In this role, you will: Deliver visual inspection processes for a range of composite components from fan blades to structures and provide a capable method to the operation team in the facility. Ensure the inspection techniques meet our customer’s requirements for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Lead time. Develop the Technical Package (Equipment Specification, TI’s, PFMEAs, Tooling, 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. Drive the inspection process to deliver Zero Defects through cost and quality waterfalls, owning the technology plan and strategy as we head toward industrialising the UltraFan system. Why Rolls-Royce? 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 National Composites Centre (NCC). This role will give you an opportunity to develop within the Rolls-Royce Manufacturing team, and enable you to influence the creation and delivery of the next generation composite fan system. You will manage work packages within the CTF and be responsible for delivering results across a cross-functional team from Design Engineers and Technical specialists, through to Operations and Quality. 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, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. 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 put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles and for this role we are looking for someone with: Engineering or relevant discipline degree, HND or HNC with Manufacturing Engineering experience. Knowledge of GD&T and component design, ability to interpret CAD definition to define inspection requirements and the design of inspection tooling for composite processes. Understanding of technology readiness levels (TRL) (or similar processes such as MCRL) and driving processes to maturity. Understanding of the manufacturing engineering toolset to improve processes in our route to zero defects. Experience working to aerospace management systems and following process controls. 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 Staff Grade 7-10. 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. Learn more about our Global Inclusion Strategy Grade: SNBG 7 – 10 Closing Date: 26 November 2024 For further information please contact: Deivydas Sakys Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Posting Date 12 Nov 2024; 00:11 Posting End Date 26 Nov 2024