Chief of Manufacturing Technical Control

Chief of Manufacturing Technical Control

Full Time – Hybrid

Bristol

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Rolls-Royce is seeking an experienced engineering leader to ensure effective technical governance and drive excellence in manufacturing engineering across the Defence UK and International organisation. In this pivotal role, you will integrate manufacturing engineering activities, champion process standards, and lead special process and metrology activities. You will ensure high safety, quality, and innovation standards for all manufactured products and processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure effective technical governance and compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across manufacturing engineering activities
• Lead Special Process and Measurement activities as Technical Authority
• Lead strategic workforce planning, skills development, resource deployment, financial planning and execution for manufacturing engineering functions
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice in manufacturing processes

Key Experiences and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BEng or equivalent) in Engineering, Metallurgy, or Chemistry
• Significant experience in manufacturing engineering or technical leadership within a regulated industry
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, technical governance, and safety/quality standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Chartered Engineer (or national equivalent) (preferred)

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

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.

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.  

Grade: Management Level B

For more information, please contact: Alison Connaughton [email protected]

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.