Rolls-Royce
Value Improvement Engineer
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Job Description Value Improvement Engineer
Full Time Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
Why join Rolls-Royce?
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Position Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Value Improvement Engineer to join the Defence Future Programmes team within the Aerospace Procurement capability, working at Rolls-Royce Bristol.
Within Future Programmes, we have a chance to shape the future of Rolls-Royce’s Defence business. Part of that is delivering cutting-edge products to key Defence Customers domestically and globally, against challenging requirements. As a Value Improvement Engineer, you will be leading efforts on creating competitive products from an early stage of product lifecycle, by applying DfM principles as design matures, and by supporting our facilities and our suppliers as we produce parts, assemblies and supporting systems of Future Defence Products.
Part of the role will also include leading the development of component/sub system cost models using appropriate Value Improvement & Engineering tools & techniques.
Future Programmes UK and International is at the heart of securing the future growth of the Defence business. We are delivering tomorrow’s technology fast, by bringing together the company’s best engineers, programme managers and business professionals. Working in partnership with Governments, primes and new technology companies across the globe, we deliver future solutions, new and innovative power and propulsion concepts, technology, and applications to meet the customers emerging requirements.
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What you will be doing
- Leading efforts to enforce Design for Manufacture and Design for Cost in technical forums, supporting across all engineering functions
- Supporting both the Rolls-Royce Procurement function and the Rolls-Royce supply chain with the identification and resolution of cost-driving issues, driving cost improvement across the Future Programmes business
- Responsible for identifying and developing Component / Assembly Cost Models and the supporting tools and methods thereof
- You will be the point of contact for continuously leading/mentoring: Buyers, Designers, Engineers and Project Teams to optimise cost during all stages of the programme lifecycle.
Position qualifications
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
To be a great Value Improvement Engineer, you should:
- Hold an Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification / experience
- Possess significant manufacturing process and technical knowledge across Gas Turbines and aerospace systems
- Have the ability to generate Cost Models
- Be able to provide technical guidance and professional leadership to a global engineering community
- Be able to understand cost drivers, and suggest other options to mitigate them
Regional Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings
- 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
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Our vision
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.
Our Commitment
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.
Security Check
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.
Closing date
21st July 2026
Selection Process
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 Details
- Job Category: Procurement
- Posting Date: 07 Jul 2026; 00:07
- Posting End Date: 21 Jul 2026
About Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.
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