Rolls-Royce

Manufacturing Services Engineer - Automation

Washington Full time

Job Description

Manufacturing Services Engineer - Automation

Full time

Washington

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Maintenance for a Manufacturing Services Engineer - Automation to join our team in Washington (UK-BR).

Our North-East Factory is a force for progress, and we’re gearing up for take-off with an exciting automation project.

 We’re entering an exciting phase of our growth with a major automation project that will modernise our tool setting processes and elevate performance. Join us in growing and improving the factory of the future.

Our modern and innovative facility in Washington has secured a multimillion-pound investment in an automation project that will drive a high performing, competitive, resilient and growing Rolls-Royce. Help us take our automation ambitions to new heights.

Supporting the Manufacturing Services Leader to ensure the organisation’s objectives and goals are delivered. The primary task of this team member will be to lead and manage a multimillion-pound high technology programme on behalf of the Manufacturing Services function, ensuring compliance to H&S standards and safe and effective commission of new machine tool technology.

The Manufacturing Services Engineer – Automation will take responsibility for coordinating, at plant or cell level, the Manufacturing Services organisations service lines, ensuring that all aspects of external Service Provider partnerships are delivered and monitored in line with business requirements.

Responsibilities:

In this role you will represent the Manufacturing Services function to implement significant multimillion-pound automated tool project; commission of new assets by coordinating with various functions and external suppliers, ensuring compliance to HS&E control standards and regulations, while adhering to project deliverables. Interface between Rolls-Royce and the supplier to deliver maintenance strategy and continuity plans, as well as:

  • Work closely with the designated Manufacturing Services Leader to support operational activities, influencing and prioritising workload to help support production targets and functional KPIs, while implementing functional strategies.
  • Support implementation of the company Health & Safety Standards which may include taking the role of Responsible Person (RP) or Assistant RP for specified activities.
  • Responsible for asset management through full machine life cycle; identify and lead projects to improve asset availability and reliability.
  • Coordinate designated aspects of external Service Provider partnerships delivered by Manufacturing Services, in line with business requirements and company standards.
  • Support and lead a selection of Service Lines (e.g. engineering inspection, fixture care, energy management) at cell and plant level.
  • Liaise with other Manufacturing Services Engineers within the company in order to deliver objectives and goals across the whole of Manufacturing Services.
  • In conjunction with the business Risk Manager and Manufacturing Services Leader manage the Property Risk improvement plans.
  • Understand the IT systems we use to drive our manufacturing services activities. Competent in the use of the tools to manage Manufacturing Service accountabilities. Can communicate using Digital tools.
     

Why Rolls-Royce?

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Who we’re looking for:

Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know 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:

  • Relevant experience in asset management in a coordinator role; experience supporting and delivering significant asset improvement or commissioning projects.
  • Demonstrates ability to identify and communicate H&SE risks, work compliantly to control standards, find pragmatic resolutions to H&SE problems while putting Safety First.
  • Demonstrates understanding of and ability to work to procedural requirements.
  • NEBOSH or IOSH certificate desirable.
  • Degree level qualification preferred.
  • Has had experience in functional support groups.
  • Has a proven track record delivering business results.
  • Takes responsibility for their own development with particular focus on their communication skills.
  • Has a good track record of negotiation and cooperation with external Service Providers.
  • Has had experience of managing and coordinating external Service Providers.

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. 

The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be SNBG 7 - 10.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role.

We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. 

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.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Grade: SNBG 7 - 10

Closing Date: Midnight 20th November 2025

For further information please contact: Emma Snee

Recruiter: Andy Walsh – andy.walsh2@Rolls-Royce.com

Job Category

Manufacturing Services

Posting Date

07 Nov 2025; 00:11

Posting End Date

20 Nov 2025