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Value Improvement Engineer

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Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Bristol, Bristol (County), United Kingdom
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Value Improvement Engineer

Full Time

Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)

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

An opportunity has arisen for a Value Improvement Engineer to join the Defence Future Programmes team within the Aerospace Procurement capability, working at Rolls-Royce Bristol.

Within Future Programmes, we have a chance to shape the future of Rolls-Royce's Defence business. Part of that is delivering cutting-edge products to key Defence Customers domestically and globally, against challenging requirements.

As a Value Improvement Engineer, you will be leading efforts on creating competitive products from an early stage of product lifecycle, by applying DfM principles as design matures, and by supporting our facilities and our suppliers as we produce parts, assemblies and supporting systems of Future Defence Products.

Part of the role will also include leading the development of component/sub system cost models using appropriate Value Improvement & Engineering tools & techniques.

Future Programmes UK and International is at the heart of securing the future growth of the Defence business. We are delivering tomorrow's technology fast, by bringing together the company's best engineers, programme managers and business professionals. Working in partnership with Governments, primes and new technology companies across the globe, we deliver future solutions, new and innovative power and propulsion concepts, technology, and applications to meet the customers emerging requirements.

What you will be doing
Leading efforts to enforce Design for Manufacture and Design for Cost in technical forums, supporting across all engineering functions

Supporting both the Rolls-Royce Procurement function and the Rolls-Royce supply chain with the identification and resolution of cost-driving issues, driving cost improvement across the Future Programmes business

Responsible for identifying and developing Component / Assembly Cost Models and the supporting tools and methods thereof

You will be the point of contact for continuously leading/mentoring: Buyers, Designers, Engineers and Project Teams to optimise cost during all stages of the programme lifecycle.

Position qualifications

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

To be a great Value Improvement Engineer, you should:
Hold an Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification / experience

Possess significant manufacturing process and technical knowledge across Gas Turbines and aerospace systems

Have the ability to generate Cost Models

Be able to provide technical guidance and professional leadership to a global engineering community

Be able to understand cost drivers, and suggest other options to mitigate them

Regional Benefits
Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings

Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce

Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!

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.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MOD and Government body approved cases, a dual national.

Closing date: 21st July 2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Procurement

Posting Date

07 Jul 2026; 00:07

Posting End Date

21 Jul 2026PandoLogic. , Location: Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX

Reference: 225341491

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Value Improvement Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library

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Bristol, Bristol (County), United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description

Value Improvement Engineer

Full Time

Bristol (Hybrid Working Available)

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

An opportunity has arisen for a Value Improvement Engineer to join the Defence Future Programmes team within the Aerospace Procurement capability, working at Rolls-Royce Bristol.

Within Future Programmes, we have a chance to shape the future of Rolls-Royce's Defence business. Part of that is delivering cutting-edge products to key Defence Customers domestically and globally, against challenging requirements.

As a Value Improvement Engineer, you will be leading efforts on creating competitive products from an early stage of product lifecycle, by applying DfM principles as design matures, and by supporting our facilities and our suppliers as we produce parts, assemblies and supporting systems of Future Defence Products.

Part of the role will also include leading the development of component/sub system cost models using appropriate Value Improvement & Engineering tools & techniques.

Future Programmes UK and International is at the heart of securing the future growth of the Defence business. We are delivering tomorrow's technology fast, by bringing together the company's best engineers, programme managers and business professionals. Working in partnership with Governments, primes and new technology companies across the globe, we deliver future solutions, new and innovative power and propulsion concepts, technology, and applications to meet the customers emerging requirements.

What you will be doing
Leading efforts to enforce Design for Manufacture and Design for Cost in technical forums, supporting across all engineering functions

Supporting both the Rolls-Royce Procurement function and the Rolls-Royce supply chain with the identification and resolution of cost-driving issues, driving cost improvement across the Future Programmes business

Responsible for identifying and developing Component / Assembly Cost Models and the supporting tools and methods thereof

You will be the point of contact for continuously leading/mentoring: Buyers, Designers, Engineers and Project Teams to optimise cost during all stages of the programme lifecycle.

Position qualifications

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

To be a great Value Improvement Engineer, you should:
Hold an Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification / experience

Possess significant manufacturing process and technical knowledge across Gas Turbines and aerospace systems

Have the ability to generate Cost Models

Be able to provide technical guidance and professional leadership to a global engineering community

Be able to understand cost drivers, and suggest other options to mitigate them

Regional Benefits
Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings

Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce

Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!

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.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MOD and Government body approved cases, a dual national.

Closing date: 21st July 2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Procurement

Posting Date

07 Jul 2026; 00:07

Posting End Date

21 Jul 2026PandoLogic. , Location: Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX
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Reference: 225341491

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