Senior Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer

Rolls Royce SMR Ltd.; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure company in the UK is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer to ensure supplier readiness and manufacturing success. The role involves conducting assessments at supplier sites and maintaining relationships while managing risks. Candidates should have an engineering background, experience in supplier environments, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary range of £50,600 to £65,000, along with flexible working and various benefits.

Benefits

£2,200 flexible benefits allowance

12.5% bonus opportunity

28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

£250 new-joiner payment

Qualifications

• Credibility in supplier-facing environments.
• Experience in complex or regulated settings.
• Ability to work autonomously while traveling extensively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manufacturing capability assessments at supplier sites.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers while challenging risks.
• Identify supply chain risks and work to resolve them.

Skills

Engineering or manufacturing background

Experience assessing supplier manufacturing capability

Ability to communicate clearly

Job description

Senior Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer page is loaded## Senior Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineerlocations: Derby, UK: Manchester, UK: Warrington, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 22, 2026 (18 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR100666**Senior Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer (External Supply Chain)**We’re delivering a new generation of low‑carbon energy infrastructure, combining engineering excellence with long‑term national impact. Our work is purpose‑led, technically ambitious, and grounded in building solutions that matter for decades to come. We move quickly, trust our people, and focus on doing what’s right.**The Team**You’ll join a lean, high‑performing Manufacturing and Supply Chain Engineering function working at the sharp end of supplier readiness. The team plays a critical role in building credible relationships, identifying risk early, and ensuring our supply chain can deliver safely, reliably, and at scale.**Role Summary**We’re looking for a **Senior** **Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer** to join our Manufacturing Engineering function, reporting into the Manufacturing Lead. You’ll act as a front‑line, supplier‑facing representative of the business – assessing capability, challenging assumptions, and building trusted relationships that enable manufacturing success.**Key Deliverables**We’ll need you to:* Conduct manufacturing capability assessments at supplier sites, using structured tools alongside your own technical judgement* Build and maintain credible, trusted relationships with suppliers while challenging risk, claims, and assumptions constructively* Identify supply chain risks early and work with internal teams and suppliers to reduce or resolve them**Personal Pitch**This is an impactful, visible role suited to someone who brings engineering credibility, strong judgement, and the confidence to operate in ambiguous, high‑stakes supplier environments.**Essential Skills & Experience*** Engineering or manufacturing background, with credibility in supplier‑facing environments* Experience assessing or supporting supplier manufacturing capability in complex or regulated settings* Ability to communicate clearly, challenge constructively, and work autonomously while travelling extensively**Location & Ways of Working**This is a UK‑based role (Derby, Manchester or Warrington), with flexible working supported. The role involves frequent national and potentially international travel – typically up to **50% at supplier sites** – and is not suitable for candidates seeking to be home‑ or office‑based full‑time.**What’s In It For You****Salary:** £50,600 - £65,000 **Benefits:** £2,200 flexible benefits allowance, 12.5% bonus opportunity, 6x pensionable life assurance, 50% income protection, 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, and a £250 new‑joiner payment.You’ll also gain genuine influence, high trust, and the opportunity to help build systems, relationships, and capability from the ground up – with clear development pathways as the organisation grows.**Inclusion Statement**We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We know that no candidate meets every requirement – if you feel you meet around 75% of what we’re looking for, we’d really encourage you to apply. We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.**Our Application Process**Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check#LI-VS1#LI-Hybrid**We are Rolls-Royce SMR**A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.**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.You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer: • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone can thrive.**What we offer**At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance. **Your career journey**At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand