At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the future of Defence products by optimising design and cost.
- Company: Join Rolls-Royce, a leader in aerospace innovation.
- Benefits: Generous leave, retirement plans, life assurance, and income protection.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in Defence while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree or equivalent experience with manufacturing knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Position Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Value Improvement Engineer to join the Defence Future Programmes team within the Aerospace Procurement capability, working at Rolls‑Royce Bristol.
In this role you will shape the future of Rolls‑Royce’s Defence business by creating competitive products from an early stage of the product lifecycle, applying Df M principles, and supporting our facilities and suppliers in producing parts, assemblies and supporting systems of Future Defence Products.
Responsibilities
- Leading efforts to enforce Design for Manufacture and Design for Cost in technical forums, supporting all engineering functions.
- Supporting the Rolls‑Royce Procurement function and the supply chain with identification and resolution of cost‑driving issues, driving cost improvement across the Future Programmes business.
- Identifying and developing component/assembly cost models and the supporting tools and methods.
- Acting as a point of contact for buyers, designers, engineers and project teams to optimise cost throughout the programme lifecycle.
Qualifications
- Hold an Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification/experience.
- Possess significant manufacturing process and technical knowledge across gas turbines and aerospace systems.
- Be able to generate cost models.
- Provide technical guidance and professional leadership to a global engineering community.
- Understand cost drivers and suggest alternative mitigation options.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave
- Retirement savings plan
- Group life assurance providing a lump‑sum benefit if you die whilst employed by the Rolls‑Royce Group
- Income protection providing an income in the event of illness or injury
- Your Shares: Matched scheme – buy one share, get one free
Rolls‑Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
To work for the Rolls‑Royce Defence business you must hold a Security Check clearance.
Rolls‑Royce will support the application if you do not already have it.
Applications will only be considered for UK nationals or, in MOD and government‑approved cases, dual nationals.
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