Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Factory Design and Equipment
Derby
Salary £40,000 - £52,000

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Manufacturing Engineer to be involved in prospecting world changing technology by developing meaningful relationships with some of largest entities across the globe.

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Reporting to the SMR Factories Design Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer- Factory Design and Equipment will work within the SMR Manufacturing Engineering team which is responsible for the design, development and delivery of manufacturing methods, capabilities and factory solutions to meet the SMR business needs.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and well-motivated manufacturing engineer to join a team within a fledgling organisation setting up new manufacturing capability in the UK.

The Manufacturing Engineer – Factory Design & Equipment will not have any direct reports.
Initial focus will be on supporting the factory programmes covering the experimental facility, the modules factory and potential overseas deployments. As the programme matures, scope will broaden to cover site factory and other RR SMR owned facilities that may be required depending on customer requirements. The ME team is currently 26 people but will be rapidly expanding as the programme approaches delivery phase.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Proven ability to create, optimise and validate the design and layout of operations workplaces, ranging from a single workstation to a complete facility in-line with business requirements
• The ability to identify, analyse and deliver optimised engineering solutions that address all critical success factors (e.g. health, safety & environment, quality, flexibility, delivery, cost and innovation) necessary to achieve safe and commercially viable manufacturing solutions.
• The ability to manage and deliver the technical, financial and commercial risks associated with bringing new equipment and technology into production, ensuring full benefits are realised.
• The ability to use computer technology to aid in the design, analysis, and manufacture of products. Favourable to have experience in:
o AutoCAD suite of products
o Siemens NX, line designer
o Process Simulate: Human
o Discrete Event Simulation Software (Siemens plant simulation)

• The ability to apply quality principles to the product/production to ensure it consistently meets all customer and business requirements

Pay and Benefits:

We anticipate paying a salary of between £40,000 and £52,000

• Bonus - Performance related bonus of up to 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.
We have a 2-stage interview process. Interviews can be on-line or in-person and please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made.
Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact Amanda.hughes@morson.com to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.