Chief of Manufacturing Technology

Job Description

Chief of Manufacturing Technology – Additive Layer Manufacture (laser powder bed fusion)

Full Time – Hybrid with minimum 3 days in office

Derby

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.

As Chief of Manufacturing Technology - Additive Layer Manufacturing, you’ll be part of our Engineering, Technology & Safety (ET&S) organisation, leading the development & co-ordinating the implementation of laser powder bed fusion technology across the Group, inspiring and coaching a team of Engineers to transform today’s manufacturing capability.

Working closely with Defence, Procurement, Power Systems and Civil divisions, you’ll have a significant opportunity to create a lasting legacy via the deployment of this new technology, enabling new designs to be realised and more efficient value streams to be established.

Key Accountabilities

• Put Safety First - Ensure that new manufacturing processes are designed, developed and operated to the highest Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards, fully aligned with our Zero Harm vision, minimising Process Safety and Product Safety risks across the Group. Promote a safety-first culture in the organisation.
• Strategic Leadership – Working with the Global process specialist lead, provide the Company’s strategic leadership to direct both development & deployment of laser powder bed fusion technology across the Group to support both internal and external supply chains. Forge critical links between design, supply chain, operations, technology, digital teams and suppliers, ensuring holistic and aligned strategies are in place. Act as the key integrator for laser powder bed fusion technology across the Group.
• Influence and Collaboration – Develop and maintain highly collaborative relationships with a full range of internal and external partners and stakeholders. Develop an industry-leading cross-functional team & supporting structure to harness the full capability across the Group. Represent the company as required in external engagements.
• Programme Management – Ensure Group-wide integrated plans are in place to deliver overall goals and objectives, maximising funding opportunities & delivering capability efficiently.
• Develop Talent - Lead and inspire the global Additive - laser powder bed fusion community, ensuring robust technical capability is in place and nurturing future talent, actively promoting growth, collaboration, and career development throughout the wider team.

Key Experiences and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Materials
• Role model for Rolls-Royce’s behaviours of: Put Safety First, Do the Right Thing, Keep it Simple and Make a Difference
• Strong, proven leadership background in Manufacturing Engineering or a closely related discipline, with experience in complex organisations
• Track record of delivery of operational and strategic objectives in an environment with interfaces across multiple stakeholders
• Experience in the development and delivery, from vision to reality, of new technologies
• Proven ability to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Must be a UK citizen to be considered for this role. This role will require the holder to achieve SC clearance as a minimum
• Background in additive layer manufacture is desirable but not essential.

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!

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.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

To work for the Rolls-Royce defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

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As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

28 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

10 Nov 2026