Materials Engineer

Rolls Royce
United Kingdom
2 days ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
22 May 2026 (2 days ago)

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Group Income Protection Group Life Assurance Digital GP Employee Assistance (EAP) Live Well programmes

Job Description

Job Title:Materials Engineer

Working Pattern:Days

Working location:Bristol/Hybrid (minimum 3 Days in the office)

We currently have exciting opportunities within the Materials Applications team for talented and enthusiastic Materials Engineers. The roles are based in the Defence Aerospace Sector in Bristol.

The Materials Applications team is responsible for delivering design, development, manufacturing, testing and in-service Materials support to Defence Aerospace Projects. The team has multiple relationships, both internally and externally, with defined customer service level agreements of performance and delivery to deadlines.

The Materials Application role provides the opportunity to gain experience of the materials, processes, components and products produced by Rolls-Royce and its suppliers as well as developing key skills and competencies for further personal development.

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

What you will be doing:

  • To provide technical and expert materials advice across the Defence Bristol programmes

  • Support design of test programmes and analysis of test programme data

  • Investigate engineering development, production manufacturing and in-service issues using a structured analytical approach and presenting findings clearly and authoritatively

  • Participate in continuous improvement projects

Who we’re looking for:

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

  • A qualification in Materials Science or Engineering or significant relevant experience.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and the ability to build good working relationships across the business

  • Experience of a High regulated industries.

  • Good analytical skills

Regional Benefits:

  • Generous Annual Leave

  • Group IncomeProtection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury

  • Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce

  • Digital GPprovides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations

  • Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

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

Closing date: 04/06/2026

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Engineering Materials

Posting Date

22 May 2026; 00:05

Posting End Date

04 Jun 2026

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