Manufacturing Lab Technologist – NDT L3 in Digital or Film X-Ray

Manufacturing Lab Technologist – NDT L3 in Digital or Film X-Ray

Location: Derby, United Kingdom
Type: Full Time

Rolls-Royce is looking for individuals with an existing NDT L3 qualification in Digital or Film X-Ray, or an individual with an existing L2 qualification who is eager to develop into an L3. You will join the NDT team within the ME community, interacting with various teams, management, design engineers, and the shop-floor workforce.

Our Compression Systems Business manufactures all elements of the Compressor within our Gas Turbine Engines. This role is part of the HQ NDT Team and will primarily support the Domestic Manufacturing Plant in Derby, as well as broader sites within Compression Systems.

Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth. We are committed to being a force for progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain technical control of NDT activities in accordance with controlling procedures and customer specifications.
• Review component manufacturing sequencing for adequacy, ensuring appropriate tests are conducted.
• Write the NDT inspection instructions and declare any limitations to the process.
• Approve NDT procedures and work instructions for technical adequacy.
• Conduct practical examinations and oversee written examinations after obtaining necessary delegation.
• Review component drawings for adequacy, content, and inspection capability.
• Implement process improvements to reduce cost, improve quality, and reduce lead time.
• Maintain all approvals for NDT Inspectors in accordance with controlling specifications, including annual appraisals and performance monitoring.
• Maintain vision requirements for NDT Inspectors in accordance with RRP58000.
• Maintain contact with NDT Suppliers, sub-contractors, and other R-R NDT Level 3’s.
• Interface satisfactorily with technical and non-technical people within their and related departments.
• Inter-relate technical activities with other associated departmental activities and demonstrate an understanding of the department’s role within the company.
• Maintain internal NDT audits as per Quality requirements (e.g., NUCAP).

The successful individual will also be trained and developed to undertake one or more other techniques to provide capability improvements and business continuity within Compression Systems.

Who we’re looking for:

• Level 3 approval in Digital or Film X-Ray.
• Experience in Visual and Binocular inspection of chemically etched surfaces (desirable).
• Qualified to degree level in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or an appropriate Engineering discipline (desirable).
• Working towards or have already achieved Chartered Engineer status (UK) or other national equivalent (desirable).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is desirable but not essential.

The role is primarily based on D-Site, Derby. As a Central/HQ position, you will provide direct Operational Support to the D-Site factories and Business Level support across Compression System Facilities for your NDT skill capabilities.

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Applications Close: 05 August 2026