Manufacturing Engineer Heat Treatment Submarines

Job DescriptionJob Title - Manufacturing Engineer Heat TreatmentWorking Pattern - DaysLocation - DerbyWhat you will be doing:An exciting opportunity for a Heat Treatment Manufacturing Engineer has arisen within the Primary Components Operations (PCO) business.Our nuclear business is a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navys nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority managing all aspects of plant design safety manufacture performance and through-life support.PCO 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 a Manufacturing Engineer - Heat Treatment you will be providing technical ownership to heat treatment processes delivering components through pre/post weld heat treatment writing technical instructions for pre-weld heat treatment setups applying process control cost effective manufacturing and developing capability to meet customer and business requirements.Responsibilities:With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to be involved with the following:Generating the technical package for the shop floor for the heat treatment of parts to ensure compliance to controlling specifications and meeting design requirements. This will include furnace programmes data cards procedures and defining the content for technical instructions and manufacturing stage drawings.Using Build in Quality tools such as process maps Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEAs) and control plans.Overseeing running of the furnaces resolving emergent issues and providing technical oversight.Developing process capability and delivering new equipment.Day to day planning of projects in line with project requirements.Data review of furnace/pre-heat treatment charts.Liaising with other departments such as design manufacturing quality materials and purchasing to ensure delivery of parts through the process to time cost and quality.Spending time with heat treatment operators and resolving daily issues that may arise with pre-weld heat treatment setups.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:Degree qualified (or equivalent) or relevant industry technical experience a passion to succeed and a vision of how modern manufacturing should be achieved.General understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to the business.Analytical skills to interrogate data create and conduct experimental trials and be adept at technical problem solving.Driven to improve and maintain the heat treatment processes.Excellent communications skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.NADCAP accreditation (desirable).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.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: 7-9Closing date: 24/11/2025Contact: Daniel Troop Job CategoryManufacturing EngineeringPosting Date18 Nov 2025; 00:11Posting End Date23 Nov 2025 Key Skills Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,CNC Programming,Lean,Machining,Tooling,CAD,CNC,Assembly Experience,SolidWorks,Kaizen,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1