Value Improvement Engineer
Full Time
Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)
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An opportunity has arisen for a Value Improvement Engineer to join the Defence Future Programmes team within the Aerospace Procurement capability, working at Rolls-Royce Bristol.
Within Future Programmes, we have a chance to shape the future of Rolls-Royce’s Defence business. Part of that is delivering cutting-edge products to key Defence Customers domestically and globally, against challenging requirements.
As a Value Improvement Engineer, you will be leading efforts on creating competitive products from an early stage of product lifecycle, by applying DfM principles as design matures, and by supporting our facilities and our suppliers as we produce parts, assemblies and supporting systems of Future Defence Products.
Part of the role will also include leading the development of component/sub system cost models using appropriate Value Improvement & Engineering tools & techniques.
Future Programmes UK and International is at the heart of securing the future growth of the Defence business. We are delivering tomorrow’s technology fast, by bringing together the company’s best engineers, programme managers and business professionals. Working in partnership with Governments, primes and new technology companies across the globe, we deliver future solutions, new and innovative power and propulsion concepts, technology, and applications to meet the customers emerging requirements.
What you will be doing
Leading efforts to enforce Design for Manufacture and Design for Cost in technical forums, supporting across all engineering functions
Supporting both the Rolls-Royce Procurement function and the Rolls-Royce supply chain with the identification and resolution of cost-driving issues, driving cost improvement across the Future Programmes business
Responsible for identifying and developing Component / Assembly Cost Models and the supporting tools and methods thereof
You will be the point of contact for continuously leading/mentoring: Buyers, Designers, Engineers and Project Teams to optimise cost during all stages of the programme lifecycle.
Position qualifications
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
To be a great Value Improvement Engineer, you should:
Hold an Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification / experience
Possess significant manufacturing process and technical knowledge across Gas Turbines and aerospace systems
Have the ability to generate Cost Models
Be able to provide technical guidance and professional leadership to a global engineering community
Be able to understand cost drivers, and suggest other options to mitigate them
Regional Benefits
Generous Annual Leave
Retirement Savings
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
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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 grade SNBG 7-10
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.
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 and Government body approved cases, a dual national.
Grade: SNBG 7-10
Closing Date: 21st July 2026
People Leader: Andy Ellis
For further information please contact: Batinder Chana
Procurement
07 Jul 2026; 00:07
21 Jul 2026
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