Capability Lead – Process Innovation

Rolls-Royce SMR

Capability Lead driving process innovation for engineering at Rolls-Royce SMR. Leading the design and improvement of engineering processes to support low-carbon energy solutions.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeDerby • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £60,000 - £78,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading process design and improvement initiatives, utilizing digital tools and data analytics to enhance organizational effectiveness and delivery performance. Engages stakeholders effectively to drive consensus and implement innovative engineering processes.

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Process Improvement InitiativesDigital Tools AdoptionStakeholder EngagementPerformance InsightsSystems Thinking

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Hard Skills

Process Design MethodologiesEnterprise ArchitectureData AnalyticsWorkflow PlatformsPerformance Measurement

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersBuilding ConsensusBalancing Competing Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Innovative Engineering ProcessesOrganizational EffectivenessContinuous ImprovementAutomation OpportunitiesDelivery Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development and deployment of innovative engineering processes and operating models that improve delivery performance and organisational effectiveness.
Drive the adoption of digital and data-led approaches, identifying opportunities to automate activities, improve visibility and enable better decision-making through performance insights.
Champion continuous improvement by testing, refining and evolving processes based on feedback, performance measures and emerging business needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable industry experience.
Experience architecting ways of working across people, process, data, tools and performance.
Experience of taking process improvement initiatives from concept through to implementation, adoption and measurable business outcomes.
Knowledge of process design methodologies, systems thinking, enterprise architecture and the use of digital tools, workflow platforms or data analytics to improve performance.
The ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, balancing competing priorities while building consensus around new approaches.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
Access to professional development and career growth opportunities within a rapidly scaling organisation