Manufacturing Engineer - Chemical and Heat treatment - Submarines

Job Description Manufacturing Engineer - Chemical and Heat treatment - Submarines Full-Time Derby (onsite 5 days a week)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to work within Chemical and Heat Treatment team in Derby.

Within this role you will

be part of the Core Production Chemical Processing and Heat Treatment Manufacturing Engineering Team, working on a variety of special processes including acid cleaning and annealing operations. contributing towards business-critical tasks associated with the processes, covering both production support and new product introduction

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

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.

What you will be doing:

Working within a Team of Four (Manufacturing Engineering, operations, quality and production planning) to solve emergent technical issues with focus on Quality, Cost & Delivery Knowledge of DFMEA / PFMEA to influence process improvements and risk reduction

You will be maintaining engineering technical governance through the entire method of manufacture for your process area Working with the wider business to deliver new product introduction objectives

You will have ability to manage and balance your load and capacity (resource management) to enable robust commitment and delivery

There may be an opportunity to support shift working during the production phase of the programme

Position

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who is/has:

Degree qualified, or equivalent, in an Engineering or Chemical related discipline

Communication and stakeholder management skills with a strong positive attitude and willingness to learn

Technical experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally within a chemical processing or heat treatment area Strong interpersonal skills working within a high performing Manufacturing Engineering team, as well the wider operations team Strong analytical skills and a proven record of technical problem-solving skills along with knowledge of six sigma and lean techniques

Be a good communicator and able to liaise with all levels of staff

Possess excellent organisational and presentation skills and feel comfortable presenting at all levels

For more than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines. To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

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.

Closing Date: 21st January 2026

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
08 Jan 2026; 00:01

Posting End Date
21 Jan 2026

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Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX