Manufacturing engineer external supply chain

Manufacturing Engineer - External Supply Chain Hybrid working and Derby or Warrington We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we rsquo;re doing something that rsquo;s never been done before. We rsquo;re revolutionising an industry. That rsquo;s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job this is a legacy. We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Manufacturing Engineer - External Supply Chain to be involved in delivering an industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station. Role Profile This role will be part of the wider RR SMR Manufacturing Engineering (ME) team sitting in the Operations organisation and will work closely with other teams within the RR SMR business, primarily, Quality, Supply Chain and Engineering. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for assessment and evaluation of new, external supplier capability and managing and coaching external suppliers in achieving technical compliance to processes, procedures, and specifications. The Manufacturing Engineer ndash; External Supply Chain will report into the Supply Chain ME Manager and will not have any direct reports or budget responsibility initially. RR SMR is a growing business the ME team is currently 32 people but will be rapidly expanding as the business moves into the delivery phase. Depending on the individual there is plenty of opportunity to grow and develop within the role into people management or a technical specialism. Achievement in this role will be measured against on-time and on-budget delivery of purchased commodities within the external supply chain. This will be achieved by the successful candidate contributing to supplier selection, developing systems and processes for technical management of suppliers, supporting the implementation of the wider RR SMR digital strategy within the external supply chain, providing manufacturing engineering support to engineering teams, supporting the development of manufacturing methods within the external supply chain, and identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities through engagement within the supply chain. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But well let you in on a secret: theres no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. Key Selection Criteria bull; The ability to apply quality principles to the product/production to ensure it consistently meets all customer and business requirements. bull; The ability to carry out oversight and inspection of the supply chain from a technical perspective. bull; The ability to plan, set up and manage projects in own area of expertise using project management principles including Planning, Governance, Stakeholder Management Communication, Budget and Cost Control and Risk Management. bull; The ability to represent the company when speaking with external parties and understand what communication is required with internal and external stakeholder to enable business requirements to clearly be understood by the supply chain. bull; Experienced in either heavy fabrication industries, electrical controls and installations, export control regulations or a highly regulated and controlled industry. Pay and Benefits A highly competitive salary is on offer along with a performance related bonus, very attractive pension scheme, and private medical insurance. You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs. We are Rolls-Royce SMR Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We rsquo;re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there rsquo;s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination. We rsquo;re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we rsquo;re a strengths-based organisation ndash; our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love. The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues. Our Culture At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture. Our Application Process Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are: bull; Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance bull; Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check bull; Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact (url removed) to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner