Job Description

Business Specialist – Auto Visual Inspection

Derby (Hybrid - 3 days a week on site)

Full time

We are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for a Business Specialist – Auto Visual to join the ET&S Team in Derby.

Engineering, Technology & Safety (ET&S) is the team at the heart of Rolls-Royce with the capabilities to drive engineering and manufacturing excellence, enabling fast and efficient development and deployment of safe, innovative, mature products.

We deliver cutting-edge technology and world-class engineering and manufacturing solutions that enhance efficiency, performance, sustainability and safety keeping Rolls-Royce competitive, future-ready and a trusted partners for all our customers - civil aerospace, defence, power systems and nuclear.

What you will be doing:

The Business Specialist – Auto Visual key accountabilities include:

• Supports the development and execution of the strategy with respect to their area of specialism; is regarded as a thought leader
• Leads the definition of capability projects including capturing requirements, creating proposals, achieving stakeholder approval, acquiring funding and aligning partner support
• Supports the development and application of new capabilities; leads capability development projects
• Leads the resolution of new and emerging technical, compliance and business problems using analytical processes and professional judgement
• Proactively accesses internal and external networks of fellow specialists to further the understanding of the specialist subject; supports the implementation of strategic collaborative relationships
• Provides technical direction to peers and more junior professionals, and technical leadership to teams and projects within their specialism
• Supports the definition of skill and professional knowledge within their area of specialism; identifies, co-ordinates and delivers training; supports the development of other specialists; provides active mentoring.
• Ensures appropriate policies, standards and best practices are defined, shared and adopted
• Leads the sharing of Best Practice; represents the area as an authority in their defined subject; provides concise justification for decisions; records and captures salient information in reports and systems

Preferred requirements:

• Industry knowledge of advanced automated visual inspection technologies
• An understanding of business processes to mature technology route to industrialisation
• A comprehension of the digital system requirements
• An appreciation of the network of technology suppliers globally

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.

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.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Level C.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Closing date: Midnight 1st September 2026

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

26 Aug 2026; 00:08

Posting End Date

01 Sept 2026