Digital Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Seletar

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.

The Digital & Transformation Manager will lead the end-to-end digital and business transformation agenda for FBSG, enabling step-change improvements in performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people.

This role is accountable for shaping and executing a forward-looking digital strategy that supports the site's capacity ramp-up toward 2027 and beyond, embedding data-driven decision-making, operational excellence, and scalable digital solutions across the value stream.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own Fan Blade Singapore's (FBSG) digital and transformation strategy aligned to business objectives and Rolls-Royce enterprise priorities

• Identify high-impact opportunities across manufacturing, supply chain, and support functions

• Build a clear, phased roadmap toward 2027+ with measurable value outcomes

• Drive business improvement initiatives across SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People)

• Translate operational challenges into structured transformation programs with clear ROI

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and enhance flow

• Champion a data-driven culture by improving visibility, accessibility, and use of operational data

• Deploy digital tools (dashboards, predictive analytics, AI where relevant) to support real-time decision-making

• Partner with IT and engineering teams to ensure robust data architecture and governance

• Lead adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies (automation, IoT, digital twins where applicable)

• Evaluate and scale solutions that enhance capability, resilience, and throughput

• Interface with external partners (e.g., research institutes, vendors) to bring innovation into FBSG

• Act as a transformation leader-driving mindset and behavioural change across the organization

• Build internal capability in digital literacy, problem solving, and continuous improvement

• Coach leaders and teams to sustain improvements and embed new ways of working

• Establish strong governance, tracking, and reporting mechanisms for all transformation initiatives

• Ensure disciplined execution, risk management, and benefit realization

• Provide regular updates to site leadership and global stakeholders

• Measurable improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, and throughput

• Increased digital adoption and data-driven decision-making across the site

• Successful delivery of transformation roadmap milestones aligned to 2027 ramp

• Strengthened operational resilience (machine, people, method)

• Positive cultural shift toward continuous improvement and innovation

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field

• 8-12+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations excellence, or transformation roles

• Proven track record in leading digital or business transformation programs in complex environments

• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and/or operational excellence frameworks

• Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, data analytics, or digital tools in manufacturing

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at all levels

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into execution

• High ownership and bias for action (Own it)

• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complexity

• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-evolving environment

• Passion for building high-performing teams and cultures

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.