Capability Acquisition Engineer

Job Description

Location: Seletar, Singapore

Only candidates with the legal right to work in Singapore will be considered. Please note that applicants without this eligibility will not be considered.
Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Capability Acquisition Engineer to join our Aerospace manufacturing operations at Seletar, Singapore. This role is responsible for delivering manufacturing technology and capability acquisition projects to support our world-class aero engine production. You will partner with Manufacturing Engineering Commodity Leaders and Manufacturing Process Owners to ensure that the deployed solutions align with strategic business needs and operational excellence.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location.  It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement.  As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing

Key Accountabilities

• Health, Safety and Environment:
  Ensure that all manufacturing processes comply with the applicable Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and align with our Zero Harm safety culture.
• Product Safety:
  Safeguard that processes are robust and capable of delivering parts and assemblies to the correct design specifications, mitigating process deviations and quality risks.
• Quality and Compliance:
  Promote a culture of zero defects and ensure adherence to Rolls-Royce Manufacturing System (RRMS), Supplier Management requirements, and relevant export control and intellectual property standards.
• Manufacturing Capability Development:
  Identify opportunities for manufacturing innovation and process improvement. Plan and execute capability acquisition projects that support safety, quality, cost, delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Project Management:
  Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of projects including scope, schedule, cost, resource allocation, and stakeholder alignment. Ensure timely delivery and resolution of risks and issues.
• Technology Implementation:
  Develop, validate, and deploy manufacturing technologies and production equipment, ensuring they meet current and future operational needs.
• Process Documentation:
  Create and maintain the technical packages and documentation needed to clearly define and control manufacturing processes.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  Work with engineering, operations, quality, and digital systems teams to ensure technical readiness. Share knowledge, document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Mentorship and Development:
  Continuously develop your own engineering capability. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians in your area of expertise.
• Supplier and Partner Engagement:
  Maintain effective working relationships with external technology partners, equipment suppliers, and contractors to ensure successful delivery of capability objectives.
• Support for Capital Projects:
  Participate in capital investment initiatives related to manufacturing capacity, facility upgrades, or new production lines, where required.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Qualifications

• Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace or equivalent). A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent national certification) is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Proven track record in deploying manufacturing technologies and managing capital equipment or process development projects.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, process control, and regulatory compliance in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of export control, intellectual property, and risk management in a global engineering context.
• Excellent project management, analytical and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience mentoring or leading technical teams is an advantage.

Pioneer optimum performance

Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation.

Our People are our Power

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Rolls-Royce follows a merit-based employee recruitment process and does not charge/accept any payment/security deposit from candidates during the recruitment process. Candidates seeking employment with Rolls-Royce should be cautious of potentially fraudulent communications and offers from individuals and agencies purporting to be from, or acting on behalf of, Rolls-Royce.

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