Production Engineer

Company: Rolls-Royce
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Location: East Grinstead
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will oversee the assembly of new products and the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of customer-owned units. You’ll work closely with the lean team to drive process improvements, uphold safety, and maintain efficient operations. Your mechanical expertise and teamwork will enable effective troubleshooting and high-quality production on a site with diverse power systems. This is an hands-on role in a world-class engineering environment with a clear impact on performance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance and repair tasks on series 1600 and 4000 applications per working manual
  • Assist in assembly and preparation of 199 and 2000 applications as required
  • Demonstrate technical knowledge to support troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Conduct engine and component inspections and cleaning
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
  • Collaborate with lean team to implement process improvements
  • Utilize special tools and measuring equipment
  • Complete relevant process documentation and ensure health and safety compliance
  • Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping across production areas
  • Operate plant machinery safely and manage material handling
  • Attend training courses to enhance performance
  • Manage ticketing (material and labour hours) and prioritize tickets before engine/powerpack departures
  • Undertake other production or facilities-related duties as required by management

Key requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance / Engineering
  • Strong technical background in maintenance and repairs
  • Proficient in basic troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Excellent teamwork and positive work environment facilitation
  • Organised with focus on shopfloor cleanliness
  • Task ownership and accountability for timely completion
  • Safe operation of machinery
  • Reliability and dependability in completing tasks
  • Computer literacy with Windows and IOS
  • teamwork
  • accountability
  • safety-conscious
  • maintenance and repairs
  • troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • use of measuring equipment

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Posted: October 1st, 2026