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Rolls-Royce · Onsite · Derby

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineering Chemist

Derby

Onsite

SNBG 7 - 10

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.

Based in Derby, you will join the Test & Experimental Manufacturing Engineering team and work closely with shop-floor process operators. You will have day-to-day technical responsibility for the chemical cleaning process line, ensuring that all associated plant and equipment operate correctly, safely and reliably.

What you will be doing:

Process Documentation and Technical Support

  • Create, maintain and control local Process Instruction Manuals (PIMs), applying a sound understanding of material properties and chemical interactions.
  • Act as the first point of contact for technical issues relating to process washing.
  • Provide technical advice on processing methods and application techniques.

Training and Process Control

  • Train personnel to assess and authorise parts for cleaning in accordance with PIMs, and to record the required information in SAP.

Improvement and Compliance

  • Lead improvement projects through the relevant programme management gates.
  • Apply company control standards, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement.
  • Use knowledge and experience of CS54 Process Safety Management to support safe, compliant operations.

Product Introduction and Chemical Safety

  • Introduce newly approved products in response to legislative changes and company directives.
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation, and complete chemical risk assessments.

   

Position qualifications:

  • Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience in a Chemistry environment, OR
  • In lieu of degree, 9 + years of experience in a Chemistry environment

 Preferred requirements:

  • Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to deliver in a challenging environment.
  • Be able to work both individually and as a member of a multi-skilled leadership team.
  • Highly motivated and comfortable leading technical activities.
  • Experience of working in a manufacturing operations environment.
  • High level of self-motivation, flexibility to operate in a changing manufacturing environment, must be comfortable interacting with individuals from all levels of the business.
  • Previous knowledge of gas turbine assembly methods is desirable; however mentoring is available for those candidates without.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. 

 

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. 

 

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

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.

  

Grade:  SNBG 7 - 10

For further information please contact:  Lizzie Moore - [email protected]

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Posting Date

16 Sept 2026; 00:09

Posting End Date

22 Sept 2026
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