Manufacturing Engineer - External Supply Chain - Submarines

An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer role focusing on the External Supply Chain has arisen within Rolls Royce Submarines.

Our submarines business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.

Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

The relationships that we have with our suppliers are critical to the success of both businesses. To help support the growth of Rolls-Royce Submarines, we are looking for personable, self-directed Engineers to partner with our supply chain to drive the success of our programmes.

The External Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineers are technically responsible for the manufacture of a portfolio of parts associated within the external supply chain. Covering all elements of the manufacturing product life cycle, from new product introduction and supporting improvement programmes, you will have the opportunity to work with and influence external suppliers in the delivery of nuclear products.

What we offer:

• Excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
• Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location.
• As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.
• Opportunity to grow your skills through our formal development pathways, Masterclasses and knowledge sharing activities.

What you will be doing:

• Have an input into the development of manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture and the continuous improvement of these areas.
• Assess the capability of manufacturing suppliers and support source selection and approval in the supply chain.
• Govern the execution of Manufacturing Engineering activities in the External Supply Chain to assure the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture which meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead-time (SQCD).
• Fundamental knowledge of DFMEA / PFMEA to influence Product definition / final form manufacture.
• Act as the primary Manufacturing Engineering representative within a cross-functional team for their suppliers.
• Use natural and learned negotiation/coaching skills and business acumen to build customer & supplier relationships at all levels.

Who we’re looking for:

• Experience of fabrications, valves, complex assemblies, machining and of critical classified components.
• A degree, or equivalent, in an engineering or related technical discipline with previous experience in a manufacturing engineering and/or process engineering background.
• Strong analytical skills and a proven record of technical problem-solving skills along with knowledge of six sigma / lean techniques.
• Good communicator and able to liaise with all levels of staff.
• Excellent organisational and presentation skills and feel comfortable presenting at all levels.

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.

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.