Non-Conformance Authority (NCA)

Job Description Non-Conformance Authority (NCA) Bristol SNBG 7 - 10 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. An opportunity has arisen for a NCA to join the Defence Mature Engines team in Bristol. The role will be responsible for assessing and dispositioning concessions, deviation permits (DPs) and Technical Acceptance Documents (TADs). The successful candidate will be expected to apply engineering principles to determine if product, identified as non-conforming, may still be acceptably released to a Rolls-Royce customer. What you will be doing: Non-Conformance Authority for all Defence Aero & Naval products. Analyse non-conforming product against all potential application(s) and customer requirements to determine any adverse impacts on fit, form, function, product safety or visual condition within its intended use(s). Use of lean methods and approaches to drive continuous improvement. Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions and make necessary improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal teams on non-conformance issues Develop and maintain documentation related to non-conformance issues, including reports and records Position qualifications: Educated to degree level in a STEM subject and/or have experience in a relevant engineering environment. Other qualifications, in combination with relevant experience, may also be considered. Candidates should have strong technical and problem-solving skills, be capable of systems level thinking, demonstrate personal drive, presentation skills and will need to contribute effectively to a team environment. Thorough knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), to support non-conformance impact assessment. Strong communicator, able to set expectations and manage stakeholders at all levels & be able to manage conflicts/priorities. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills Familiarity with gas turbine, aerospace manufacturing processes and materials is preferred Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. 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. Grade: SNBG 7 - 10 For further information please contact: Lizzie Moore - Lizzie.moore@rolls-royce.com Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 01 Jun 2026; 00:06 Posting End Date 07 Jun 2026 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet's vital power needs.