Job Description

Job Title: Design Engineer (Tooling, Lifting & Handling) - Submarines

Type: Full-time, Derby/Hybrid (minimum 3 days in the office per week)

An exciting opportunity is available for a Project Design Engineer with strong project management and supplier management expertise. This role is within our Services Delivery Business Unit (DBU) in Submarines, Derby. The DBU is responsible for delivering key projects related to submarine build, in-service support, and infrastructure upgrades.

The Project Design Engineer will support the design, manufacture, and validation of lifting, handling, storage, and tooling solutions for nuclear and non-nuclear products and systems.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is a global leader in innovation, designing and servicing systems that provide critical power with a focus on safety and reliability. We foster an inclusive, innovative culture that invests in your growth and offers numerous opportunities to make a difference.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, excellent development opportunities, bonus, employee support, discounts, and a flexible hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

1. Lead delivery of engineering work packages via our supply chain.
2. Act as the key technical interface between customers, internal teams, and suppliers.
3. Develop requirements and define work scopes for supply chain delivery.
4. Influence supplier selection and provide technical support to design suppliers.
5. Maintain relationships with internal customers and supply chain partners.
6. Manage high-level plans and progress reporting.
7. Support manufacturing queries related to design.

Candidate Profile

• Broad understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including stress calculations.
• Experience in a safety-critical environment (Nuclear, Rail, Oil & Gas, etc.).
• Knowledge of design and governance processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualification in an engineering discipline.

Applicants must hold or be eligible for UK Security Check clearance.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing different backgrounds and perspectives.

This job is not expired; applications are open until 17 Jul 2025.