Manufacturing Engineer - Production Support - Submarines

An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer role in the Production Support Team has arisen Rolls Royce Submarines. Why Rolls-Royce? 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. You can find out more about the amazing projects that we are working on here:- https://youtu.be/x19YSPecrf8 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. Our Manufacturing Engineers who provide Production Support are responsible for a group of technical manufacturing processes within large vessel manufacture, pumps & valves, or Core Nuclear reactor products. Through your knowledge of production and process you will drive continuous improvement activities and process control, to ensure manufacturing processes capable of meeting and continually meets quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time requirements that are delivered on time to the business., 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: Within this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to have an input into the development of manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture and the continuous improvement of these areas. The product and materials are somewhat novel when compared to other vessel fabrications, pumps, valves and assemblies for a Pressurised circuit. The optimal candidate would:

• You will work within a manufacturing cell, where you will ensure application of manufacturing process controls within the area of accountability, with authorisation subject to appropriate delegation
• Fundamental knowledge of DFMEA / PFMEA to influence Product definition / final form manufacture
• You will ensure that manufacturing processes are followed so that our products conform to their specification. Rigorously raise, investigate and resolve quality and product safety related issues
• You will work with interfacing teams and local experts to ensure technical aspects of manufacturing processes and digital systems are understood and accounted for as required
• You will capture and utilise lessons learnt. Identify, document and share best practice, including by participation in relevant Communities of Practice
  
  Being a part of Rolls-Royce you'll know we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles .
• Experience of any of fabrications, valves, complex assemblies and machining of critical classified components
• You will have a degree, or equivalent, in an engineering or related technical discipline with previous experience in a manufacturing engineering and/or process engineering background
• You will have strong analytical skills and a proven record of technical problem-solving skills along with knowledge of six sigma / lean techniques
• You will be a good communicator and able to liaise with staff at all levels
• You will possess 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.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce 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.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.