Manufacturing Services Engineer

Job Description

Manufacturing Services Engineer

Bristol

Onsite

SNBG 7 - 10

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 a Manufacturing Services Engineer you will report to the Vice President - Manufacturing Services, working within a team to ensure the organisation's objectives and goals are delivered.

You will take responsibility for coordinating and implementing the Manufacturing Services strategy in the Defence business on the Bristol site. You will support the production team throughout the facility on co-ordinating maintenance and inspection activity, providing reliable and compliant equipment to support production plans.

What you will be doing:

• Working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to help deliver the Equipment Management strategy for a Manufacturing Facility across a breadth of assets throughout the equipment’s life cycle E.g. Maintenance Planning and delivery, Statutory compliance adherence.
• Work with External Service Providers to set up and deliver robust service level agreements.
• Work with Capability Acquisition teams to understand equipment and machinery requirements. Be part of the down-selection process ensure the equipment will be capable, safe and ready for operations.
• Using data and Proactive techniques to optimize plant equipment performance, and understand asset failures to prevent recurrence

Position qualifications:

• Engineering apprenticeship to NVQ level 3,4 or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing / engineering environments and the associated plant & equipment
• Experience of working with external Service Providers including Contractor Management

Preferred requirements:

• Understanding of CMMS , computer maintenance management systems.
• Understanding and experience of Reliability engineering principles.

Regional Benefits:

• Work in a safety-first environment were 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.

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 and Government body approved cases, a dual national.

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.

Job Category

Manufacturing Services

Posting Date

08 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

21 Oct 2026