Manufacturing Engineer- Continuous Improvement

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Manufacturing Engineer- Continuous Improvement

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer- Continuous Improvement

Full Time/3 shift pattern

Derby

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer- Continuous Improvement to join the Derby Compressor Discs and Drums Facility (DCDD), part of Rotatives UK and Compression systems working with both part 21 & part 145 components.

You will provide technical support to operations and execute Manufacturing Engineering activities to develop, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture, which are capable of meeting and continuing to meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, deliver rate and lead time (SQCD).

What you will be doing:

You will ensure that manufacturing processes are in full compliance to Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and meet the expectations of the Zero Harm programme, you will also:

1. Ensure that manufacturing processes are capable of achieving and sustaining the design definition, and that processes are followed so that our products and those of our suppliers conform to their specification. Rigorously raise, investigate and resolve safety related issues.
2. Drive a culture of zero defects within the organisation. Work with all functions to reduce risk and drive product Right First Time. Ensure compliance to all relevant company, legislative and technical policies and standards including RRMS, SABRe and Export Control and Intellectual Property requirements.
3. Ensure application of manufacturing process controls within their area of accountability, with authorisation subject to appropriate delegation. Act as MEA or PCA signatory, where applicable.
4. Identify and develop opportunities for new or improved manufacturing processes, digital systems and technologies to meet current or future requirements.
5. Plan and manage activities including schedule, resources, and costs, gaining buy-off and communicating current status to relevant stakeholders. Ensure issues and risks are resolved to meet project timescales.
6. Develop, implement, validate, maintain, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, digital systems and/or methods of manufacture which are capable of meeting and continue to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time. Capture, analyse and use data to demonstrate and improve the current and future capability of manufacturing processes.
7. Working with the Manufacturing Engineering Commodity Leaders and Manufacturing Process Owners, drive manufacturing processes towards identified consistent best practice.
8. Work with interfacing teams and local experts to ensure technical aspects of manufacturing processes and digital systems are understood and accounted for as required. Capture and utilise lessons learnt. Identify, document, and share best practice, including by participation in relevant Communities of Practice.
9. Responsible for self-development to meet the required competencies for the role. Continuously seek to expand knowledge and experience to increase effectiveness in undertaking existing and new activities. Provides coaching and technical support to others within their area of competence.
10. Operate beneficial relationships with partners and suppliers to enable delivery of their objectives.

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. For this role you will need to demonstrate understanding of the applicable health and safety standards and we are looking for someone who is/has:

1. Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or other national equivalent).
2. Recognised national or international engineering accreditation (e.g. UK IEng or CEng) where available.
3. General understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to their business.
4. General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools relevant to the business.
5. Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes relevant to their role.
6. Experience of Part 145 (Overhaul Repair) would be beneficial.

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.