Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Manufacturing Engineer Trainee

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Engineering is required; Aerospace, manufacturing/mechanical, or materials fields are preferred.
Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
A general understanding of manufacturing processes is required.
General awareness of Lean production or Six Sigma is required.

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing processes in the supply chain to meet design intent and specifications.
Work closely with design engineering to ensure parts are producible.
Ensure products meet quality and cost requirements.
Lead robust product introduction in the supply chain, identifying and mitigating relevant technical risks as early as possible to enable production launch with minimal risk or disruption.
Develop new or improved manufacturing processes, digital systems, and technologies to meet current or future requirements.
Act as the technical authority to ensure manufacturing process controls within the area and ensure changes do not negatively affect quality, cost, or delivery.
Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to standardize work and reduce non-value-adding activities.
Lead technical problem solving.

Desired Qualifications

The graduate training program offers training and support, exposure to varied challenges and experiences, and opportunities to work on live projects from the start.
The program offers the opportunity to continue as an expert in the field or develop leadership capability.

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer Purchase - Graduate

Manufacturing Engineering defines the processes that bring our products to life. Manufacturing Engineer Purchase acts as technical authority in our Civil Aerospace global supply chain, to ensure products delivered meeting design definition and on quality, on cost.

We engineer, we lead, we deploy from product introduction to production to ensure our customer and business needs are delivered to the highest standard.

We are proud to make an impact through our complex, challenging and rewarding work, for our customers, the business, and the world around us.

The Graduate program will provide an exciting career development opportunity working in one of the best Aero Engine Company in the world, and access to training resource and supported training plan, which will enable development in both technical and leadership skills, and fast growth in early career path.

Key Accountabilities

Develop manufacturing process in supply chain to meet design intension and specifications.
Work closely with design engineering to ensure parts producibility.
Ensure products are made on Quality and on Cost.
Take lead in robust Product Introduction process in supply chain, to make sure relevant technical risks are identified and mitigated at earliest point possible, to enable smooth launch of production with minimum risk or disruption.
Develop new or improved manufacturing processes, digital systems and technologies to meet current or future requirements.
Act as Technical Authority to ensure manufacturing process controls within their area, and any changes does not negatively impact Quality, Cost and Delivery.
Drive Continuous Improvement in manufacturing process to standardize and to reduce non-value adding activities.
Leading Technical Problem solving.

Key Experiences and any Qualifications

Holding Engineering degree, preferrable in Aerospace, manufacturing/mechanical or material, etc.
Proficient in English communication in both spoken and written.
General understanding of manufacturing processes.
General awareness of Lean production or Six Sigma.

About Graduate Training Program

First-class training and support
Exposure to a range of different challenges and experiences
Work on live projects from the start
Continue your career as an expert in your field or develop your leadership capability and become one of our future leaders

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

Manufacturing

Posting Date

01 Sept 2026; 00:09

About the Company

Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc designs, manufactures, and services complex power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, and industrial markets. Its offerings include aircraft engines, marine propulsion systems, and industrial gas turbines, paired with long-term maintenance, repair, and overhaul services under service agreements. The way its products work is by delivering integrated power and propulsion through high-performance engines and turbines, supported by ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency. The company differentiates itself through deep engineering expertise across defense and civil sectors, an emphasis on integrated power systems, and a strong focus on long-term service contracts that provide recurring revenue and sustained performance. Its goal is to reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency for customers by advancing technology through research and development and delivering reliable, efficient power solutions.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1904

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