Producibility Section Leader

Job DescriptionJob Title: Producibility Section Leader (Submarines)Working Pattern: Full time (37 hours)Working location: Raynesway (Derby)What you will be doing:An exciting opportunity for a Section Leader has arisen in the New Build & Components (NB&C) DBU as part of the Engineering Producibility Team CRDMs in Rolls-Royce Defence (Submarines).Rolls-Royce design and supply components for the UK Nuclear Submarines programme. NB&C provide: design & safety justification support as well as manufacture and procurement of mechanical components for the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant (NSRP). NB&C is going through exciting times and significant change to support our Customers. To meet the demands of all our Customers we are growing our Manufacturing Engineering Capability.As part of the Engineering Producibility Team a Section Leader is expected to influence designs and methods of manufacture using New Product Introduction tools to ensure manufacturability of product designs as well as continually improving upon existing product designs to meet business and customer requirements for Safety Quality Cost & Delivery.Responsibilities:With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to be involved with the following:Design development and justification of complex mechanical components.Development of complex and novel manufacturing solutions.Managing interfaces with other teams and external suppliers.Leading a highly skilled and talented mixed discipline team of design and manufacturing engineers.Liaison with other departments such as: ME Manufacturing Quality P&C and Purchasing to ensure delivery of parts to set timescales and targeted costs.Understanding New Product Introduction (NPI) processes to support a technology insertion programme.Who were looking for:At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility are bold pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:UK minimum MEng/BEng in mechanical engineering or related discipline. Or significant relevant engineering experience.Recognised national or international engineering accreditation (e.g. UK IEng or CEng) is desirable or evidence of the active pursuit of accreditation.Possess a general understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to the business i.e. Machining Welding NDE Fabrication & Assembly and Metrology.Possess a general awareness of Manufacturing Systems (i.e. NX Teamcentre CAPP SAP) relevant to the business is desirable.Have a good understanding of Engineering processes relevant to their role i.e. Design Process DfM NPI.Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.We are an equal opportunities employer. Were 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 well be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people Rolls-RoyceTo work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you dont currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.Grade: 7-10Closing date: 01/10/2025Job CategoryManufacturing EngineeringPosting Date16 Sept 2025; 00:09Posting End Date30 Sept 2025 Key Skills Embedded Software,Mechanical Design,Six Sigma,System Design,Employee Evaluation,FEA,Process Improvement,Requirements Gathering,Signal Processing,Earned Value Management,Curriculum Development,Proposal Writing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1