Why is it needed?

Performance Engineering involves making predictions using theoretical models and validating these predictions using real data from tests.

Performance Engineers also provide in-service support for the air-framers, using root cause analysis and investigations to make owning an engine as inexpensive – and satisfying – as possible.

What makes it Special?

• A development engine can have thousands of sensors on it – instantaneously reporting how the engine is performing ton engineers
• One percent saving in SFC (fuel consumption) is worth $150,000 per year on a 4-engined aircraft.

Who’s involved

Why is it needed?

Service provides the technical interface with airline operators and overhaul shops.

The engineers on this team work closely with all other engineering disciplines at a whole and sub-system level to ensure that in-service technical issues are resolved quickly

What makes it Special?

• Every 2.5 second a Rolls-Royce powered aircraft takes off or lands
• An engine travels 7 million miles between services – that the equivalent of flying to the moon and back 14 times
• Rolls-Royce engines fly 12 billion miles each year, creating 30 million service updates

Who’s involved

Why is it needed?

Customer Management is where we build and manage our global customer relationships. Working closely with other functions, Customer Management is responsible for delivering business results for both Rolls-Royce and our customers

What makes it Special?

• Customers in over 80 countries
• Customer base comprising 500+ airlines & 4,000 corporate and utility aircraft and helicopter operators
• At any one time around 400,000 people are flying in Rolls-Royce powered aircraft

Why is it needed?

Finance activities include transacting (maintaining books of account and providing statutory accounts), protecting (minimising business risk by providing tax, treasury and compliance management advice), and driving performance (providing robust financial information and commercial recommendations to ensure projects are delivered within budget).

What makes it Special?

• R-R is responsible for £4.2 billion in UK exports
• And earns £6 in every £1,000 that is spent in the UK
• Spend £900m per year creating new technologies

Who’s involved?

Why is it needed?

Human Resources involves researching, developing and implementing the best HR solutions and new ideas across the company, as well as ensuring we have a consistent strategy, service and policy across all of our locations, regardless of country. On a more personal level, Human Resources acts as a trusted resource for all employees seeking guidance on both everyday matters and those of a more serious nature.

What makes it Special?

• 40,000 employees in 50 countries
• In the past three years, we have opened 14 new facilities in global locations
• £38m investment in training and development
• recruited 242 graduates from 25 countries +  295 apprentices

Why is it needed?

Corporate HS&E, works across the businesses globally, provides expert support and advice on a range of issues via a network of practitioners and regional directors.

The function also includes experts in occupational hygiene and radiation protection, as well as a small team dedicated to environmental strategy, the development of new low carbon technologies and tracking emerging issues.

Why is it needed?

Whether we’re developing new engines, opening up new markets, building new manufacturing facilities or power stations, project and programme management is vital to our success. That’s why Project Management is integrated into every sector, every region and almost every other function

What makes it Special?

• To develop a new engine it takes 2000  scientists and engineers, 300 test rigs, a development programme where we run, test, examine and, in some cases, destroy 9 full engines over 18 months of frenetic activity.

Why is it needed?

Purchasing at Rolls-Royce is truly international. Working together in global teams, we develop strategies and deliver cost-competitive supply chain solutions across all our sectors. Along with eliminating waste and developing breakthrough technologies, we also manage and reduce costs throughout the product lifecycle.

What makes it Special?

• Global Purchasing current spend is £5.8 billion in the Supply Chain
• There are over 200,000 active parts and 100,000 legacy parts with around 8,000 parts being added each year.

Who’s involved?

Why is it needed?

Supply Chain Planning ensure we deliver our customers’ engines and spare parts on time and at a minimal cost – no matter how complicated the order nor how many hundreds or thousands of parts are involved.

To do this, they need to plan, introduce and control product supply activities, including everything from the supply of raw materials to the point of customer delivery.

What makes it Special?

• Each one of 8000 companies in 70 countries plays their part in producing our products
• An Engine comprises 18,000 distinct parts
• Of the manufacturing cost of a Rolls-Royce product, around 70% of the value flows out into the supply chain

Who’s involved