Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer –  Submarines
Derby

Full Time/ On-site 

We have exciting opportunities for Senior Design Engineers to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby. So, if you are a Senior Design Engineer who is passionate about engineering, can demonstrate mechanical design experience from concept to delivery and believe you can make a difference in our Submarines business, we want to hear from you now, so apply online.

Why Rolls-Royce?

We're a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.

Join us and we'll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.

Design and Development Engineering is at the heart of what we do and we are  the leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet.

We have Mechanical Design Engineer opportunities for Design Engineers across a number of key areas of our business to include Nuclear Primary Components, Secondary Propulsion Components, In-Service Support and Maintenance, Special Purpose Tooling and Equipment as well as our Future Product division.

What we offer

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.  

What you will be doing:

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will be creating component / assembly / systems designs and associated through-life justification that meet their requirements and product attributes of life, cost, availability, and safety margins.   

• Creating  Full Life Cycle Design solutions through concept, design, manufacture, operation and disposal
• Integrating cross-discipline engineering concepts, collaborating across manufacturing engineering, simulation, materials, testing, and supply chain functions.
• Documenting and verifying information against sound mechanical engineering practices and references.
• Presenting at technical reviews in front of peers and expert panels.
• Publishing safety and technical reports which are subjected to customer and regulatory scrutiny.

Who we're looking for:

Being a part of Rolls-Royce you'll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference.  These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Experienced  Mechanical Design Engineer preferably with exposure to process plant, mechanical components, machining, tooling, handling and lifting , special purpose machinery or assembly processes   
• CAD Design Software experience
• External Skills/Experience can be from industries such as Civil Nuclear, Marine, Petro-Chemical, Oil & Gas, Special Purpose Machinery
• Engineering Qualification or relevant experience (Chartered/Degree/HND/HNC/Apprentice Trained)

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.

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For further information please contact: Paul.-