Manufacturing Engineer – Design and Planning

Bristol
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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Design and Planning

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Bristol

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

This is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to work within the Composite Technology Facility (CTF) as part of our Engineering, Test and Safety business. This work will involve the development of manufacturing drawings and corresponding implementation of procedures/instructions for a range of composite components. The role will be based in CTF Bristol on the Filton site and involve visits to our offsite facility, working closely with other parts of the business including Rolls-Royce Derby, external suppliers and the National Composites Centre (NCC).

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.

The Engineering, Test and Safety business (ET&S) operates across all divisions (Civil Aerospace, Defence, Power Systems) in Rolls-Royce creating a culture of One Team, One Strategy, One Rolls-Royce.

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 composite fan system. The successful candidate will manage packages of work within the CTF 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 manufacturing drawings and implement corresponding manufacturing instructions for a variety of processes for the latest fan systems providing a capable method to the Operation Team in the facility. Ensure the manufacturing design meet our customer's requirements for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Lead time. Develop the technical package for the components manufactured in the CTF within our digital toolset and systems, including CAPP method creation, MES and data capture system. Identify opportunities for new or improved systems and tools for future manufacturing requirements and sharing best practice across the ME community.Develop processes to simplify the use of CTF digital tools to improve our manufacturing operations.
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 to:
Engineering or relevant discipline degree, HND or HNC with Manufacturing Engineering experience.Experience in CAD modelling within Siemens NX and the Siemens Teamcenter environment. Experience with Siemens MES and Teamcenter's digital manufacturing toolsets include method generations and data capture. Understanding of the manufacturing engineering toolset to improve processes in our route to zero defects.Familiar with RR design methods and the creation of model-based definition.
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

09 May 2025; 00:05

Posting End Date

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

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