Rolls-Royce
Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead
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Job Description
Defence – Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead
Location: Bristol
Work Mode: Onsite
Salary Grade: 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.
About the Role
A fantastic role is available for a Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead within the Defence Assembly business – Shadow Works.
At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society, and to the planet. We deliver the best jet engines in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, we’re putting our customers at the forefront of the aviation industry and we keep them there. Our product portfolio powers more than 35 types of commercial aircraft, and with over 13,000 engines in-service around the world; we’re keeping the world flying.
Shadow Works is part of Bristol’s Defence Manufacturing, Assembly & Test organisation.
Shadow Works team is a fast-make manufacturing and measurement facility that can produce models, prototypes, and development parts quickly and cost-effectively. Often involved in innovative and unique projects, the team blends the traditional with the cutting-edge.
Shadow Works supports not only the Defence Assembly area with part modifications and tooling but also Manufacturing, Development, and Civil. This offers a wide variety of products and challenges to work with on a daily basis.
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The successful applicant will report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager (MEM) and be responsible for leading all technical activity across one of the facility’s ME teams, with accountability for ensuring that current and future quality, cost, delivery targets are met.
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead process creation for a large range of manufacturing capabilities, utilizing the hardware and skills available in the area to meet delivery requirements.
- Drive right-first-time improvements throughout the facility which deliver improved business results and customer satisfaction.
- Liaise with the Production Leader and Planner to assist in task planning for the area to maximize production.
- Undertake short/medium term load and capacity planning for your area of the business.
- Support MEM with resourcing to ensure the team has the correct skills to deliver customer expectations.
- Support employee development, performance, and behavior within their own team in line with company procedures.
Position Qualifications
- Professionally qualified engineer (e.g., UK minimum HND/Foundation degree or other national equivalent) preferred but not essential.
- Strong knowledge of a range of manufacturing techniques and operations.
- Experience of leading and managing teams within an Operations Business.
- Can resolve complex problems and provide solutions while remaining focused on priority tasks. Results-oriented with a proven track record of delivering excellent business results.
- Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to drive and motivate others.
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Additional Information
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.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.
The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
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.
Grade: SNBG 7 - 10
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com
Job Details
- Job Category: Manufacturing Engineering
- Posting Date: 07 Aug 2026; 00:08
- Posting End Date: 13 Aug 2026
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