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  • Bristol, United Kingdom
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  • Employment type: Full-time ·
  • Level: Lead

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Job Description

Chief of Manufacturing Technical Control

Full Time – Hybrid

Bristol

 

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.


Rolls-Royce is seeking an experienced engineering leader to ensure effective technical governance and drive excellence in manufacturing engineering across the Defence UK and International organisation. In this pivotal role, you will integrate manufacturing engineering activities, champion process standards, and lead special process and metrology activities. You will ensure high safety, quality, and innovation standards for all manufactured products and processes.


Key Accountabilities

  • Ensure effective technical governance and compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across manufacturing engineering activities
  • Lead Special Process and Measurement activities as Technical Authority
  • Lead strategic workforce planning, skills development, resource deployment, financial planning and execution for manufacturing engineering functions
  • Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice in manufacturing processes
  • Own and manage relationships with all manufacturing engineering suppliers and service providers
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Key Experiences and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (BEng or equivalent) in Engineering, Metallurgy, or ChemistrySignificant experience in manufacturing engineering or technical leadership within a regulated industry
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, technical governance, and safety/quality standards
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skillsChartered Engineer (or national equivalent) (preferred)

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.

 




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

04 Nov 2026; 00:11

Posting End Date

17 Nov 2026
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