Manufacturing Services Systems Engineer

Manufacturing Services Systems Engineer

Derby Ro tatives

Full time

Why join Rolls-Royce?

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.

Position Summary

Manufacturing Services Systems Engineers are extremely diverse, highly skilled specialists who provide repair & maintenance activities on a broad portfolio of machine tools, including but not limited to multi axis mill/turn/hob CNC machines (Hermle, WFL, Pfauter, DMG, Mazak, DSG and Heyligenstaedt) and CNC Grinders (Schaudt, Studer, Hofler & Danobat)

You will provide support to the Manufacturing Services Manager, Manufacturing Services Engineers, and Manufacturing Services Technicians to ensure the organisation's objectives and goals are delivered. Manufacturing Services Systems Engineers are technical leads within their field of expertise, providing an essential service to operations.

What you will be doing:

• Provide extensive technical service relating to machine or process failures to other supporting functions, coordinating with OEM and machine tool specialists to establish root cause of failures, and putting in place processes to eliminate or reduce reoccurrence. Using problem-solving skills, judgement, training, and previous experience to identify and suggest improvements that optimise maintenance strategies, processes, and procedures.
• Machine tool calibration is an important part of keeping all CNC machine tools to the OEM specification or indeed better, so we produce right first-time parts and avoid non-conformance where at all possible. So, working alongside the maintenance team with the calibration tools available (Renishaw Laser, Ballbar etc..) to provide the most accurate machine tool platforms we can, using both mechanical and electronic/software adjustments.
• Establish and maintain suitable archiving systems for executive software and machine parameters, relating to all installed computer-controlled machinery.
• Technically responsible for moderately sized projects relating to CNC machine tools and non-conventional machining – liaising with machine tool manufacturers, their agents and control suppliers to provide technical leadership to ensure the projects are delivered to the right quality, on time and to budget.
• Coordinate your work activities/workload with internal and external customers including Production Leaders, Team Leaders, Design & Manufacturing Engineers, Production Operatives, and other maintenance engineers. Assisting in the specification, Factory acceptance protocol, Installation commissioning of new or replacement equipment, ensuring that the new equipment meets the required performance specification.
• Collect, organise, and analyse data from a wide variety of sources (engineering, plant & machinery drawings, electrical schematics, maintenance manuals, parts catalogues, historical maintenance records & machinery fault codes) to deliver the most effective approach towards capable plant & equipment.

Position Qualifications:

• Time served engineering apprenticeship in electrical, mechanical, or maintenance-based engineering, would ideally like a candidate with a minimum of 4 years working in a CNC service/maintenance environment.
• Attended further education at HNC level or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience of working with & interrogating control systems including FANUC, Siemens S5, S7, Sinumerik 840D Powerline/Solutionline, Fanuc to name a few.
• High understanding of electrical, electronic systems, power electronics, computer numerical control systems and a knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic systems.
• Must be able to work as part of a small but dedicated team and be a self-motivated and energetic team player, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Takes responsibility for their own training and development.

Regional Benefits:

• Work in a safety-first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

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: 19/11/25

Manufacturing Services - Factory Staff

06 Nov 2025; 00:11

18 Nov 2025