Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programming in Bristol

Overview

Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has helped shape the modern world and are committed to being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

The role involves providing CNC Programming support to Original Equipment Manufacture and Repair activities, ensuring compliance to the Rolls-Royce Management System while working with Quality Engineers and Operations to drive down Cost of Non-Quality and improve right first time. This role provides a great opportunity for development and upskilling.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you\’\’ll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Create, verify and optimise CNC programs including adaptive machining methods
• Support of new product/machine introduction and improvement activities to enable production operations
• Support in improving Right First Time and reducing Cost of Non-Quality
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders to improve method of manufacture

Qualifications

• Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or other national equivalent) Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Systems Engineering.
• Recognised national or international engineering accreditation (e.g. UK IEng or CEng) where available.
• Awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools relevant to the business, with an understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes relevant to the role.

Preferred Requirements

• Proficient in NX CAD
• Proficient in Autodesk CADCAM
• Hermle/Mazak Machine tool experience
• Background and experience with Adaptive Machining

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate and is anticipated to be Staff Grade SNBG 7 – 10.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

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.

Job Category
Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date
15 Jan 2026; 00:01

Posting End Date
21 Jan 2026