Design Engineer - Submarines

Rolls Royce
Derby
3 days ago
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Job Description Design Engineer A high number ofcandidates may make applications for this position, so make sure tosend your CV and application through as soon as possible. -Submarines Derby Full Time/ On-site We have exciting opportunitiesfor Design Engineers to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby. So,if you are a Design Engineer who is passionate about engineering,can demonstrate mechanical design experience from concept todelivery and believe you can make a difference in our Submarinesbusiness, we want to hear from you now, so apply online. WhyRolls-Royce? We're a leader in propulsion system design anddevelopment for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and thesole provider and technical authority. Join us and we'll provide anenvironment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-firstculture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuouslearning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth ofopportunities to grow your career. Design and DevelopmentEngineering is at the heart of what we do and we are the leader inpropulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy'snuclear submarine fleet. We have Mechanical Design Engineeropportunities for Design Engineers across a number of key areas ofour business to include Nuclear Primary Components, SecondaryPropulsion Components, In-Service Support and Maintenance, SpecialPurpose Tooling and Equipment as well as our Future Productdivision. What we offer We offer excellent development, acompetitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus,employee support assistance and employee discounts. What you willbe doing: As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will be creatingcomponent / assembly / systems designs and associated through-lifejustification that meet their requirements and product attributesof life, cost, availability, and safety margins. Creating Full LifeCycle Design solutions through concept, design, manufacture,operation and disposal Integrating cross-discipline engineeringconcepts, collaborating across manufacturing engineering,simulation, materials, testing, and supply chain functions.Documenting and verifying information against sound mechanicalengineering practices and references. Presenting at technicalreviews in front of peers and expert panels. Publishing safety andtechnical reports which are subjected to customer and regulatoryscrutiny. Who we're looking for: Being a part of Rolls-Royce you'llknow we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple andmake a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They arean essential component of our assessment process and arefundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. ExperiencedMechanical Design Engineer preferably with exposure to processplant, mechanical components, machining, tooling, handling andlifting , special purpose machinery or assembly processes CADDesign Software experience External Skills/Experience can be fromindustries such as Civil Nuclear, Marine, Petro-Chemical, Oil &Gas, Special Purpose Machinery Engineering Qualification orrelevant experience (Chartered/Degree/HND/HNC/Apprentice Trained)We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed todeveloping a diverse workforce and an inclusive workingenvironment. We believe that people from different backgrounds andcultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectiveswe have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture ofrespect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here theopportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn moreabout our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce Towork for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has tohold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support theapplication for Security Clearance if you do not currently alreadyhave this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conductsand the protection of certain assets we can only progressapplications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoDapproved cases, a dual national LI-DS1 Job Category MechanicalSystems Posting Date 01 Mar 2025; 00:03 Posting End Date 31 Mar2025PandoLogic. Keywords: Marine Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG -DE23 8NX

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