Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer – Technical Specialist (Compressor Aerofoil Forging)
Full Time
Inchinnan / Derby (Global role)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer – Technical Specialist (Compressor Aerofoil Forging) within the Procurement organisation (Finished Machining category).
This is an opportunity to join the newly formed Finished machining Category within the Procurement organisation.
In this role, you will be working with New Entrant suppliers to develop their precision forging capability and with the MECL and Project IPT as parts of a major transfer program.
The main objectives of the role will be to develop the supplier’s capability by establishing the optimum process and method in line with commodity standards. Working with the supplier to develop their knowledge of the Forging design and manufacturing processes. Advising / Consulting on equipment selection. Overseeing forging development trials. Supporting the supplier through the development, validation and rate proving process (APQP/FAIR / PAPAP). You will execute engineering activities to deliver capability to meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, deliver rate and lead time (SQCD).
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
What we offer:
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.
What you will be doing:
With this exciting opportunity you will work with the supplier to develop the optimum Precision Forging process in line with commodity standards, you will also:
- Work with the MECL to advise the supplier on Forging design principles and commodity manufacturing standards.
- Advise on the down selection of Forging processes and equipment.
- Support the supplier during Forging trials and advise on improvements to the output of the forging trials.
- Ensure that manufacturing processes can achieve and sustain the design intent, and that processes are followed so that our products and those of our suppliers conform to their specification.
- Drive a culture of zero defects within the organisation. Works 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.
- Develop, implement, validate, manufacturing processes which are capable of meeting and continue to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time.
- Work with the MECL and interfacing teams and to ensure technical aspects of manufacturing processes are understood and accounted for as required. Capture and utilise lessons learnt. Identify, document and share best practice.
- Operate beneficial relationships with partners and suppliers to enable delivery of their objectives.
- Work with the supplier to Ensure that manufacturing processes are in full compliance to regulatory requirements, Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and meet the expectations of the Zero Harm programme.
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 appliable health and safety standards and we are looking for someone who is/has:
To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:
- In depth understanding of the Compressor Aerofoil Precision Forging.
- Demonstrated Experience in the Precision forging Product introduction process.
- Understanding of precision forging design process for the development of the Forging method, Die and Tooling designs.
- Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or other national equivalent).
- Understanding of Sabre Manufacturing Engineering procedures and processes.
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.
We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce
Job Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Posting Date
04 Dec 2024; 00:12
Posting End Date
18 Dec 2024
