Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Technology & Transfers, Aerospace Procurement

Rolls-Royce

. Provide technical leadership to product transfers across the Aerospace Procurement enterprise.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeDerby • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership to product transfers across the Aerospace Procurement enterprise.
Technical governance of transfer programmes to underpin delivery success.
Establish review structure, weekly and aligned technical KPIs.
Functional guidance to ensure adherence to aligned process through application of applicable rules & tools.
Function as the transfers BCA providing support and direction to ensure technical and transfer risks are managed and mitigated.
Be active in the support and selection of new suppliers including ESCCAs (External Supply Chain Capability Assessments).
Drive the product cost benefit derived through transfer ensuring transfer costs are minimised.
Derive and deliver benefit using standardised, commodity aligned validation criteria on transfer programmes.
Work closely with other functional communities, including Design Engineering, Programme & Cost Management to maximise transfer success.
Provide leadership and focus on technology programmes and future technology requirements across the Aerospace Procurement enterprise.
Act as the key Manufacturing engineering interface on new products with ET&S ensuring early engagement on new engine opportunities.
Engagement and collaboration with technical specialists and GPO’s (Global Process Owners) in support of technology programmes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An engineering or other relevant discipline degree or HND/HNC with extensive previous experience working in a manufacturing engineering or related environment.
Technical leadership experience with previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager or similar roles an advantage.
Supply chain leadership experience with working knowledge of product transfers and technology development programmes.
Previous leadership experience with a proven record of establishing, growing and leading high performing teams.
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated experience using tools and techniques associated with transfer and technology programmes in an Aerospace supply chain environment.
Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills and feel comfortable presenting to varied audiences at all levels of the organisation.
Enthusiastic and passionate leader with a flexible attitude and approach to work.
Strong influencing skills are essential part of the role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent development
Competitive salary
Exceptional benefits
Bonus
Employee support assistance
Employee discounts
Flexible working arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical leadershipmanufacturing engineeringsupply chain managementproduct transferstechnology developmentanalytical skillsrisk managementvalidation criteriacost managementprocess adherence

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillsleadershipteam buildinginfluencing skillscollaborationflexibilityenthusiasmproblem-solving

Certifications

engineering degreeHNDHNC