Job Description

Manufacturing Lab Technologist

Derby

Full-Time 37 hours per week

We are looking for a Manufacturing Lab Technologist to join the team in Derby on a full-time permanent basis.

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.

We deliver the best jet engines in the world. Through intelligent innovation and a collaborative approach, we're putting our customers at the forefront of the aviation industry - and we'll keep them there. Our product portfolio powers more than 35 types of commercial aircraft, and with over 13,000 engines in-service around the world, we're keeping the world flying.

The Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lab Technologist within the Repair Special Process Group, this team is based within the Repair Organisation and works closely with the Repair Design, Repair Implementation and MRO teams based within the Services organisation. This is an exciting position that covers all parts of the engine for All Civil Large Engines Repaired at Overhaul Bases and specialist repair vendors both domestically and internationally and may occasionally require travel within the UK and Internationally.

The Repair Special process group are responsible for maintaining the Overhaul Process and Overhaul Material Manuals, this also includes the creation of new Overhaul Processes to support development of new repair technologies and techniques as well as ensuring vendors techniques and methods are in line with the relevant processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure process compliance to National and International Standards through both the generation and maintenance of Overhaul Process Manuals.
• Interpret design, engineering requirements and other standards to ensure shop applications remain in compliance.
• Approve process data cards/procedures, process and Methods of Manufacture for Overhaul Bases and Repair Partners.
• Compile and Maintain Overhaul Process and Overhaul Material manuals for all Civil Large Engine Programs, ensuring these deliver cost effective, high quality repairs.
• Work closely with diverse teams based within Rolls-Royce and external vendors to advance specific processes and/or resolve manufacturing problems.
• Act as a specialist point of contact for the Product Control Authority (PCA), Manufacturing Engineering team and external vendors to guide requirements for method/process changes.
• Review of technical reports including microstructural evaluation and acceptance of test samples from multiple special processes, to ensure requirements of Repairs have been met.
• Drive continuous improvement and control activities to reduce process variation including identifying opportunities for data capture and process centering.
• Support the selection, justification and Publishing of new materials and processes into the repair manuals.
  

Basic and preferred qualifications

• Qualified to degree level in Materials Science, Metallurgy or an appropriate Engineering discipline or evidence of relevant and suitable experience in Industry.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Data driven approach to problem solving.

Regional Benefits

Our People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling.

• 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!
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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.

Closing date: 1st June 2026

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

22 May 2026; 00:05

Posting End Date

01 Jun 2026