Job Description

Manufacturing Systems IT - SME (12 month secondment)

Derby/ Hybrid

Full time

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.

Position Summary

As the Manufacturing IT Systems SME for Rolls-Royce, you’ll be an integral part of the Manufacturing solutions IT team. Your strong knowledge of manufacturing IT systems and processes will enable you to lead and develop complex capability solutions to deliver the capability required by the business operations teams. This role will be instrumental in the development and deployment of the next generation of IIoT, Low Code/No Code and MES solutions into the manufacturing space and developing the AI capabilities within these tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a deep understanding of Manufacturing IT systems and solutions within the Manufacturing solutions IT team
• Troubleshoot and debug solution components (configuration of system components)
• Evaluate technical feasibility and application of Solution Development best practices
• Responsible for complex (tier 3) user support in BAU
• Develop a detailed appreciation of an industry / Solution family and its business requirements and interfaces with the Manufacturing community
• Advise on trends relevant to a particular business process or Solution
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%

Position Qualifications:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in Manufacturing systems capability & processes

Preferred Requirements:

• Resolve complex problems using acquired technical experience and knowledge
• Translate business requirements into functional solutions within the constraints of the enterprise architecture and systems level design
• Recognize alternative approaches for reaching a solution and implement most appropriate course of action
• Able to absorb technical information and communicate effectively at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences

Regional Benefits:

• Work in a safety-first environment were doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.

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: Level C

Closing Date: 27/01/2025

For further information, please contact: [email protected]

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