Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the New Product Introduction team focusing on submarines. The role requires a degree in engineering and experience in manufacturing or process engineering. The successful candidate will design manufacturing processes, create production instructions, and serve as the technical authority for new products. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This full-time position is based in Derby, offering the chance to be part of a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering and/or process engineering.
• Familiarity with fabrications, valves, assemblies, and machining.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute Manufacturing Product Introduction activities.
• Design overall Method of Manufacture and process steps.
• Create and validate Production Technical Instructions.
• Act as manufacturing technical authority for products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

Knowledge of Six Sigma

Lean techniques

Education

Degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction - Submarines page is loaded## Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction - Submarineslocations: Derbytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR6143076## **Job Description**Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction - SubmarinesFull-TimeDerby (Raynesway)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to work within our Clusters and Modules team in Derby.You will be part of the Core Production Manufacturing Engineering Team working on novel products and processes across NPI and industrialisation projects.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:*** Execute Manufacturing Product Introduction activities, including the design of the overall Method of Manufacture and of individual process steps using the Product Quality Planning toolset* Fundamental knowledge of DFMEA / PFMEA to influence Product definition / final form manufacture* Create and validate Production Technical Instructions which are capable of delivering design intent and meeting customer and business requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate & Leadtime (SQCD).* Be accountable for being the manufacturing technical authority for the product and the management of First offs, new part numbers, significant method resequencing and introduction of new tooling* Act as the primary Manufacturing Engineering representative within a cross-functional team for their owned part(s)**Position Qualifications:**To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who is/has:* A degree, or equivalent, in an engineering or related technical discipline with previous experience in a manufacturing engineering and/or process engineering background* Experience of any of fabrications, valves, complex assemblies, machining and of critical classified components.* Strong analytical skills and a proven record of technical problem-solving skills along with knowledge of six sigma / lean techniques* Good communicator and able to liaise with all levels of staff* Posses excellent organisational and presentation skills and feel comfortable presenting at all levelsFor 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:** 28th January 2026As 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**15 Jan 2026; 00:01## **Posting End Date**28 Jan 2026