Continuous Improvement Engineer

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Department: Operations & Construction Readiness

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington

Employment type: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: £40,000 - £52,500

Closing date: 01/06/2025

Role Related
Role Title: The Continuous Improvement Engineer
Location: Manchester, Derby, Warrington, flexible hybrid UK based only*

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of The Continuous Improvement Engineer.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will work within the Value Chain Production System team to design, develop and deliver manufacturing and construction methods, capabilities and factory solutions to meet the SMR business needs.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and motivated engineer with manufacturing and operations experience to join an organisation setting up a new and unique factory.

This role focuses on identifying and eliminating waste, improving efficiency, and enhancing overall operational performance through the application of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other relevant methodologies. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement sustainable solutions that contribute to the organisation's strategic goals.

Key role objectives:

1. Process Analysis and Improvement
2. Project Management
3. Collaboration and Communication
4. Value Engineering, Effective Manufacturing

Pay And Benefits
We anticipate paying a salary of between £40,000 - £52,500 DOE plus:

1. Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
2. Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
3. Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
4. Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
5. Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
6. Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
7. £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Company Related
We are Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues.

Our Culture
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

1. Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
2. Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
3. Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check