Control Systems Engineer-(Machine Tool Application)

The Control Systems Engineer-Machine Tool Application, known internally as Manufacturing Services Systems Engineer, is responsible for troubleshooting, repair, diagnostics and calibration of a wide range of automated and robotic welding systems, CNC machine tools, and other computer controlled equipment.

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.

An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Services System Engineer role has arisen within the New Build and Components Business, in Nuclear (Submarines). The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Manufacturing Services Manager to ensure the organisation’s objectives and goals are delivered. Take responsibility for coordinating troubleshooting, fault finding, defining the technical basis of maintenance and act as technical support SMEs for automated and robotic welding systems.

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:

• You will perform a range of system tasks across a broad range of automated and robotic welding systems, CNC machine tools and other computer controlled equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining suitable archiving systems for software and machine parameters for aforementioned equipment.
• Collect, organise, and analyse data in support of Key Performance Indicators for the Manufacturing Services Department as required.
• Provide technical assistance relating to machine or process failure to other supporting service functions. Coordinate with OEM and machine specialists. If requested support other business units within Rolls Royce and any manufacturing suppliers to Rolls Royce.
• Suggest improvements to work instructions to optimise the maintenance strategy and be responsible for defining the technical basis of maintenance.
• Responsible for reliability engineering and identifying and implementing projects to increase machine reliability and in turn an uplift in availability of equipment.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Have experience in a similar role such as senior service, control systems engineer or applications engineer on automated welding systems, CNC machine tools or transferable systems.
• Experience in root cause analysis and eliminating or reducing such occurrences.
• Good understanding of industry regulations and best practices of asset management and production maintenance.
• Self-motivated, amiable, energetic individual with strong cross function working behaviours and the ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organisation.

Desirable:

• Have experience of automated welding and or machining processes and inputs/requirements.
• An expert in control systems and how they integrate with equipment.

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.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.