Manufacturing Engineer - Composites Process

Rolls-Royce are currently developing manufacturing methods, processes and materials for their composite fan systems. We are currently going through an exciting phase of growth as we deliver composite components and manufacturing programmes across a range of products for Civil Aerospace and Defence divisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to work within the Composite Technology Facility (CTF) as part of our Engineering, Technology and Safety business. This work will predominantly involve the development of preforming processes for dry 3D woven fibre preforms, such as trimming and assembly prior to moulding. The role will be based in CTF Bristol on the Filton site and involve visits to our offsite facility, working closely with other parts of the business including Rolls-Royce Derby, external suppliers and the National Composites Centre (NCC).

Why Rolls-Royce? 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.

This role will give the chosen applicant an opportunity to develop within Rolls-Royce manufacturing function and enable them to influence the creation and delivery of the next generation composite fan system. The successful candidate will manage packages of work within the CTF and be responsible for delivering results across a cross-functional team from Design Engineers, Technical specialists through to Operations and Quality.

What you will be doing: This role will require an individual who is able to integrate with a team of highly capable engineers focussed on the delivery of 'state of the art' technology. With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• Develop and deliver composite preforming processes including trimming and assembly of dry fibre preforms for the latest fan system providing a capable method to the Operation Team in the facility.
• Ensure the preforming process techniques meet our customer's requirements for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Lead time.
• Develop the Technical Package (Equipment Specification, TI's, PFMEAs, Tooling, Equipment and HSE documentation) to define the manufacturing process and control it effectively.
• Identify opportunities for new or improved process using statistical process control (Ppk and Cpk) to meet current or future requirements whilst sharing best practice across the community.
• Drive the composite process to Zero Defects through cost and quality waterfalls, owning the technology plan and strategy as we head towards industrialising the fan system.

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:

• Engineering or relevant discipline degree, HND or HNC with Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Previous work experience in handling and processing of dry (3D woven) fibres.
• Understanding of technology readiness levels (TRL) (or similar processes such as MCRL) and driving processes to maturity.
• Understanding of the manufacturing engineering toolset to improve processes in our route to zero defects.
• Experience working to aerospace management systems and following process controls.

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.

To work for Rolls-Royce 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.