Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR
501 – 1,000 Employees
B2BEnergyManufacturing
Rolls-Royce SMR is a UK-based energy and manufacturing company developing a next-generation Small Modular Reactor (SMR) nuclear power plant. Built on Rolls-Royce engineering expertise, its reactor is designed to generate 470 MW of low-carbon electricity per unit, operate for around 60 years and use factory-based modular manufacturing to support efficient deployment. The company is advancing regulatory assessment, international partnerships and manufacturing capabilities as it develops scalable nuclear power for energy security, decarbonisation and export markets.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Pipework at Rolls-Royce SMR Hybrid Derby

Lead manufacturing methods, production processes and supplier readiness for nuclear pipework at Rolls-Royce SMR. This full-time hybrid role is based in Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

Description

  • Develop manufacturing methods, processes and production systems for major nuclear components and pipework in the future factory environment.
  • Define manufacturing approaches for complex pipework systems, confirming design manufacturability, supply-chain capability and production readiness before factory operations begin.
  • Create manufacturing documentation, standards and work instructions.
  • Support supplier selection, supplier development and technical readiness activities.
  • Lead manufacturing engineering work for large pipework assemblies.
  • Collaborate with the engineer responsible for modules-focused manufacturing.
  • Report to the Senior Manufacturing Manager.
  • Travel regularly to suppliers, with potential international travel depending on supplier requirements.

Requirements

  • Experience in manufacturing engineering for complex engineered products.
  • Background in process development and industrialisation.
  • Practical experience with Design for Manufacture.
  • Experience in supplier development or technical supplier support.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
  • Exposure to regulated or safety-critical working environments.
  • Experience in nuclear, defence, aerospace or other manufacturing sectors is transferable.
  • Ability to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
  • Successful completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
  • Successful completion of a basic financial probity check.

Benefits

  • Performance-related bonus of 12.5%.
  • £2,200 benefits allowance for creating a personalised package.
  • Pension with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
  • 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to four days.
  • Private medical insurance provided by BUPA.
  • Life assurance worth six times pensionable pay.
  • One-off £250 payment for home office setup.
  • Flexible and supportive working environment.
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities.
  • Workplace culture focused on diversity, innovation and continuous learning.

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