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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Machining/CNC/CAM

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Bristol

Rolls-Royce are currently developing manufacturing methods, processes and materials for their products across a number of areas in Bristol including composite fan systems, high complexity titanium and inconel components. We are currently going through an exciting phase of growth as we deliver manufacturing programmes across a range of products for Civil Aerospace and Defence divisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to work as part of our Bristol Manufacturing Engineering team. This work will involve the development of machining processes for a range of components. The role will be based on the Filton site and involve visits to other facilities and partners such as the National Composites Centre, Manufacturing Technology Centre.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

This role will give the chosen applicant an opportunity to develop within Rolls-Royce manufacturing function and enable them to influence the creation and delivery of the next generation of Rolls-Royce products. The successful candidate will manage packages of work and be responsible for delivering results across a cross-functional team from Design Engineers, Technical specialist through to Operations and Quality.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing

This role will require an individual who is able to integrate with a team of highly capable engineers focussed on the delivery of 'state of the art' technology. With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:
Develop and deliver machining programmes and processes for a range of components (composites or metallic), providing a capable method to the Operation Team in the facility. Ensure the machining process 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 new or improved process using statistical process control (Ppk and Cpk) to meet current or future requirements whilst sharing best practice across the community.Drive the process to Zero Defects through cost and quality waterfalls, owning the technology plan and strategy as we head towards industrialising the product.
Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need:
Engineering or relevant discipline degree, HND or HNC with Manufacturing Engineering experience.Previous work experience in CAD modelling and CAM programming for 5 axis CNC machines including on machine probing as well as hands-on experience applying the programmes (training available) for composite and metallic structures.Understanding of technology readiness levels (TRL) (or similar processes such as MCRL) and driving processes to maturityUnderstanding of the manufacturing engineering toolset to improve processes in our route to zero defects.Experience working to aerospace management systems and following process controls.
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. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

15 May 2025; 00:05

Posting End Date

31 May 2025PandoLogic. Keywords: Manufacturing Engineer, Location: Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX

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