Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Improvement Lead - Submarines

Working Pattern: Days

Working location : Derby

An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer - Improvement Lead role has arisen within the New Build & Components Business (NB&C), in Nuclear (Submarines).

The successful candidate will lead Manufacturing Engineering Strategic Improvements to enable rate to hit SSNA drumbeat. The successful candidate will be required to work with a range of SMEs to help foster a Continuous Improvement, Zero Defect culture. The submarines business is going through a period of significant change, ramping up to deliver 3 times current production volume. This is a pivotal role in ensuring NB&C are match fit to meet that challenge ensuring robustly engineered products and manufacturing

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.

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:

With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to be involved with the following:

Lead strategic improvements to drive SQCDP performance.
Lead the application of Built in Quality Toolset across NB&C
Define, & Manage Execution of plan for application of Built- in-Quality toolset (PFD, CM, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA to existing products
Act as Local Subject Matter Expert for Built in Quality
Define standard toolsets & approach, reflecting current industry best practise
Provide Coaching & Support to wider PCO ME Team
Drive technical improvements in support of our Nuclear culture

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce 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.

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

Be degree qualified (or equivalent) or have the requisite technical experience, a passion to succeed and a vision of how modern manufacturing should be achieved.
Have a passion for engineering and a strong desire to effect product and process quality.
Self-motivated, amiable, energetic individual with strong cross function and cross boundary working behaviour.
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organisation.
Strong understanding of ME Processes and Practices
Significant experience in the application of the Built in Quality toolset.
Experience in leading teams to deliver significant technical projects.

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 Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

Closing date: 10/12/2025

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering