Repair Design Engineer

Rolls Royce
Bristol, United Kingdom
Today
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
2 Jun 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Bonus scheme Employee support assistance Employee discounts Hybrid working arrangements Career development programs

Job Description

Job Title: Repair Design Engineer

Location: Bristol – Hybrid (Minimum 3 Days On-Site Per Week)
Working Pattern: Full Time

As aRepair Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting operational Defence customers and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facilities. You will be responsible for developing, validating, and implementing innovative repair solutions that extend the life of mission-critical components. Working with advanced aerospace technology, you will ensure that Rolls-Royce engines remain operational, efficient, and cost-effective.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a huge diversity of products, including engines such as Adour, EJ200, RB199, Gem, Gnome, Viper, Spey, MTR390, MT30, Pegasus, TP400, MRTT, and WR21. If you are passionate about problem-solving and engineering excellence, this is your opportunity to contribute to industry-leading projects.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world, leading innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. As a force for progress, we power, protect, and connect people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that have shaped our history continue into our future. We need people like you to join us on this journey. We provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits, including:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Employee support assistance
  • Employee discounts
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Career development programs

What You Will Be Doing

As aRepair Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering technical solutions that support the repair and maintenance of critical aerospace components. Key responsibilities include:

  • Defining, developing, and substantiating Repair Instructions and coordinating implementation at internal and external Repair suppliers.
  • Establishing acceptance standards for service-run components and supporting MRO operations in hardware disposition.
  • Collaborating with Materials Repair Technology teams to develop and apply innovative repair and inspection technologies.
  • Identifying opportunities to reduce repair costs and improve component reliability.
  • Driving continuous improvement in processes and tools used for developing and supporting repair instructions.

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 guide us and are an essential part of our assessment process.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • A degree in a STEM subject or relevant engineering experience (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical, or Controls).
  • A broad understanding of gas turbine technologies (training can be provided).
  • Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
  • The ability to manage multiple delivery commitments across different customers and timelines.

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 which are crucial to innovation and problem-solving.

We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy atOur People | Rolls-Royce.

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 for Services

Posting Date

02 Jun 2026; 00:06

Posting End Date

11 Jun 2026

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