Manufacturing Engineer - Improvement Lead - Submarines

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Improvement Lead - Submarines

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Derby (Raynesway)

What you will be doing:

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 processes.

Responsibilities:

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Grade – 7-9

Closing date: 26/02/2026