Job Description Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Strategic Improvements & Tooling Full Time Derby Why Rolls-Royce? An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager role leading Strategic Improvements has arisen within the New Build and Components Business, in Rolls-Royce Submarines. The Submarines business is going through a period of unprecedented growth, with a need to triple our manufacturing output over the next few years. To do this we'll need to make fundamental changes to the way we operate. This is a pivotal role identifying and leading Technical Improvements at pace and driving the robust application of Built in Quality in the New Build & Components manufacturing business. We manufacture a highly diverse product range from large vessels to precision machined components, applying advanced technologies in the manufacture of safety critical components, requiring a high level of control. A thorough understanding of Improvement Processes (e.g. DMAIC), Built in Quality / Defect Prevention processes, and a proven track record leading change in a high-pressure manufacturing environment is essential. What you will be doing: HS&E – Responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing processes and methods of manufacture deployed are in full compliance to Health Safety and Environmental standards. Product Safety – Responsible for ensuring that product safety risks are understood and mitigated to meet the required safety levels and reduce in process safety risks so far as reasonably practicable. Improvement - Leading a team of engineers in the project management & execution of strategic improvement projects to deliver a step change in manufacturing performance, addressing all aspects of SQCDP Quality – Provide technical governance and assurance in all aspects of manufacturing nuclear products, ensuring product integrity and process safety through compliance with the relevant policies and standards Process - Experience of deploying Manufacturing Engineering processes including Continuous Improvement, Source and Method Change and Management of Non-conformance Develop Talent – Act as a professional leader of the manufacturing engineering community, ensure the required competences are in place and promote the development and growth of the team. Who we’re looking for: To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria: Professional qualified Engineer (UK minimum BEng degree or another national equivalent). Proven track record of delivery of significant manufacturing improvement activities at pace. Experience of Programme & Portfolio Management, including building a business case and securing budget Experience of leading DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing and APQP / Built in Quality Preferable experience in a Manufacturing Engineering leadership role or demonstrated track record of leading high performing technical teams. Experience of working in a high complexity manufacturing environment Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organisation, operating across functions manage a wide range of stakeholders Forward thinking and innovative, with the ability to lead and inspire teams to drive positive change. Pease 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. 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 at careers.rolls-royce.com To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business an individual has to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if the individual does not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the Business conducts and the protection of certain assets a person has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non ITAR country. Closing Date: 22/01/2025 Contact: Foysal.alirolls-royce.com Grade: Level C Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Posting Date 08 Jan 2025; 00:01 Posting End Date 21 Jan 2025