Manufacturing Engineer – Development Assembly
Bristol
SNBG 7 - 10
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Position summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to join Rolls Royce Aerospace business in Bristol. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be part of the Development Assembly Manufacturing Engineering team, owning the technical aspects of assembling development engines, modules and rigs for a variety of applications both inside Defence and for the wider business.
As a Development Manufacturing Engineer you will work closely with Design Engineering to conduct Design for Assembly reviews, minimising build complications and producing robust designs. You will then develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes which are capable of meeting and continue to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time.
Working with the wider Development team, you will consider tooling, instrumentation, build measurements, HS&E and relevant standards and specifications to create the process to assemble cutting edge products for the first time. You will also play a role in continuous improvement in the area, driving for a higher Right First Time rate, reducing all risks possible and pioneering a new agile way of working. This is towards the Development goal of “50% quicker, 30% cheaper”.
What you will be doing:
- Ensure that manufacturing processes are capable of achieving and sustaining the design intent and that processes are followed so that our products and those of our suppliers conform to their specification.
- Support Factory of the Future activities to trial new technologies and ways of working to then share with the wider business.
- Develop tooling solutions to overcome build challenges, consult with tooling suppliers/designers to ensure product quality and delivery requirements.
- Rapidly respond to challenging problems, implementing a range of problem-solving tools to find the root cause and put the appropriate actions in place to minimise impact to business.
- Work with interfacing teams and local experts to ensure technical aspects of the manufacturing processes and digital systems are understood and accounted for as required. Capture and utilise lessons learnt, identify, document and share best practice, including by participation in relevant communities of practice.
Position qualifications:
- Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or other national equivalent). This is to include recognised national or international engineering accreditation (e.g. UK IEng or CEng) where available.
- Strong understanding of Assembly techniques used in Gas Turbine assembly and evaluating designs for assembly feasibility. This can include experience in working with the PFMEA and APQP processes.
- Design experience and/or tooling design is desirable
- General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools relevant to the business.
Please 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.
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.
Grade: SNBG 7 -10
For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore - [email protected]
Job CategoryManufacturing EngineeringPosting Date26 Jun 2026; 00:06Posting End Date02 Jul 2026Skills Required
- Professionally Qualified Engineer (UK minimum HND/foundation degree or equivalent) and recognised engineering accreditation (IEng or CEng where available).
- Strong understanding of assembly techniques for gas turbine assembly and ability to evaluate designs for assembly feasibility.
- Experience with PFMEA and APQP processes.
- Design experience and/or tooling design.
- General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools relevant to the business.
Rolls-Royce Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is strengthened by a U.S. 401(k) program and recent Indianapolis agreements that enhanced retirement benefits. This foundation is complemented by an ongoing company emphasis on competitive retirement provisions across regions.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity value is broadened through a global employee share plan with a broad-based grant in 2024. A matched-purchase program introduced in 2025 further extends access to share ownership.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible benefits are highlighted through a holistic, choice-based package and flexible working principles under the People Deal. Regional tailoring provides options spanning wellbeing, recognition, and other locally relevant rewards.
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