IT Systems Manager - Manufacturing Systems

Rolls-Royce, a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, operates in four global markets - civil aerospace, defense aerospace, marine and energy. We continue to invest in core technologies, products, people and capabilities with the objective of broadening and strengthening the product portfolio, improving efficiency and enhancing the environmental performance of its products.

This position is for a manufacturing systems specialist within the Rolls Royce Crosspointe Disc Manufacturing Engineering team. This is a very exciting opportunity that will develop the right candidate into the key/super user for all manufacturing IT systems within the facility. The responsibilities for the role will include the configuration and deployment of all manufacturing IT systems for cells two and three of the factory, development and delivery of automated data collection and reporting for the factory operations management system, delivery of key strategic goals including paperless factory and fully integrated machine monitoring system, and management of the implementation of CADCAM strategy for the site. It will be expected that the successful candidate will develop strong links with the key players across the central manufacturing systems teams and as they grow into the role will start to influence policy through proactive participation in the relevant communities of practice.

Crosspointe Discs is a new Rolls Royce disc facility that is currently in the final phase of construction in Prince George VA. Manufacture of parts commenced in Q1 2011 in the first of three dedicated cells that will be established over the next two years. Over this period the facility will take manufacturing responsibility for five key Rolls Royce volume disc components that will be transferred from the UK. Manufacturing Systems are fundamental to the facility's ability to successfully ramp up production and deliver stable, capable processes for these disc without rework or concession, whether it be monitoring in real time that the machine and process are in control, to providing traceability of all parts at all times, to ensuring the operational data is available when needed to enable informed decision making.

Rolls-Royce has a broad customer base comprising 600 airlines, 4,000 corporate and utility aircraft and helicopter operators, 160 armed forces, more than 2,000 marine customers including 70 navies, and energy customers in 120 countries. Rolls-Royce is a technology leader, employing 38,000 people in offices, manufacturing and service facilities in 50 countries. Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Environment. Rolls Royce is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and a barrier-free employment process.
Basic:

Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5 years of manufacturing IT Systems experienceOr Master's degree in engineering with 3 years of manufacturing IT Systems experienceExperience of delivering and managing IT systems within a manufacturing environment

Preferred:

Knowledge of the following software packagesMeasurlinkInspectSeiki DNCSimatic MESCAPPNX6TeamcentreVBA programmingExperience of database managementSix Sigma Green or Black Belt accreditationKnowledge and understanding of the use process control and problem investigation tools (PFMEAs, control plans, RCA, 7 step, 5 whys etc.)Methodical, logical approach to problem solving and good attention to detailAbility to communicate effectively upwards and downwards within the organization and to train othersGood team play with collaborative attitude and a flexible approach and a strong drive for results