Manufacturing Lab Technologist - NDE L3

Job Description

JR6139922 Manufacturing Lab Technologist

Derby

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.

Rolls-Royce has an opportunity for a Non Destructive Testing level 3 group within our Compression Systems business.

We're looking for an individual to join the NDT team within the ME community and to interact with other teams, management, design engineers and the shop-floor workforce.

Our Compression Systems Business is responsible for the manufacture of all elements of the Compressor within our Gas Turbine Engines including Fan Cases, Fan Blades, Compressor Discs and Drums, Shafts and Compressor Blades. This role is part of the HQ NDT Team and will primarily support the Domestic Manufacturing Plant in Derby as well as broader sites within Compression Systems.

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.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing:
Maintain technical control of NDT activities in accordance with the requirements of the controlling procedures, and customer specification. The duties will includeReview component manufacturing sequencing for adequacy. Ensuring the appropriate tests are conducted throughout the manufacturing cycle based on the processes used.Write the NDT inspection instructions, and declare any limitations to the process. i.e. QCTP or data cardApprove NDT procedures and work instructions for technical adequacy.Conduct practical examinations, and oversee written examinations after obtaining the necessary delegationReview component drawings for adequacy, content and inspection capabilityImplement process improvements to reduce cost, improve quality and reduce lead time.Maintain all approvals for NDT Inspectors in accordance with the controlling specifications including annual appraisals, 5-yearly re-approvals, performance and process monitoring.Maintain vision requirements for NDT Inspectors in accordance with RRP58000Maintain Contact with NDT Suppliers, sub-contractors and other R-R NDT Level 3's.Interface satisfactorily on a personal basis with technical and non-technical people within their and related departments where appropriate.Inter-relate their technical activities with other associated departmental activities and other areas where appropriate, and demonstrate an understanding of the department's role within the companyMaintain internal NDT audits as per Quality requirements. i.e NUCAP
The successful individual will not only undertake their L3 responsibility in their primary role, they will also be trained and developed to undertake one or more other techniques to provide clear capability improvements & business continuity within Compression Systems.

Who we're looking for:

Ideal candidates would possess the following key skills:
Level 3 approval in Fluorescent Penetrant inspection orLevel 3 approval in Magnetic Particle Inspection orLevel 3 approval in Digital x-ray
Additional Skills:
Experience in Visual and Binocular inspection of chemically etched surfacesQualified to degree level in Materials Science, Metallurgy or an appropriate Engineering disciplineWorking towards or have already achieved Chartered Engineer status (UK) or other national equivalentGood written and verbal communication skillsData driven approach to problem solving.
The role is primarily based on D-Site, Derby, however, as a Central/HQ position, you will provide not only direct Operational Support to the D-Site factories, but will also provide Business Level support across the Compression System Facilities for your appropriate NDT skill capabilities.

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.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Closing date: 25th July 2025

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

11 Jul 2025; 00:07

Posting End Date

24 Jul 2025PandoLogic. Keywords: Laboratory Technician, Location: Derby, ENG – DE23 8NX