Mechanical Design CONTRACT

Rolls Royce
Bristol
1 week ago
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Job Title: Systems Design IntegratorHybrid - 3 Days a week in the officeWhy Rolls-Royce?We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Design Integrator to work within Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS) in Bristol. They will be reporting to the Chief Mechanical Engineer and will provide sound knowledge in Systems Design Integration, being responsible for and having knowledge in problem resolution, defining requirements; performing technical analysis; We're at the forefront of innovation and experience in the marine sector from standalone products to complex integrated systems. A leading provider of propulsion, handling, and distribution solutions for naval markets, we have more than 4,000 customers, with 70 naval forces and over 30,000 commercial vessels using our equipment.We pioneer cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe, and competitive solutions to meet our planet's vital power needs. We're proud to be part of the pathway to net zero as we power society for generations to come.Work with us and we'll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests in your continuous learning and development, and gives you access to a wide breadth and depth of experience.We offer excellent development, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, a minimum of three days per week.You will be responsible for authoring, reviewing, and verifying Marine and Mechanical designs for power distribution systems; Design of systems using Systems Engineering principals including the use of Robust Design tools & techniques to achieve optimum solutions at product and sub-system level.• Problem resolution experience including ownership of, for example: root cause investigations, problem reports, Red Tops, Safety Alert Reports (SARs), Quality Concerns, Major Quality Investigations (MQIs), Drawing Alteration Requests (DARs). Planning and management of product change, design technical approval and technical investigations.• These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Specifically, the Principal Mechanical Engineer must:Be educated to degree level or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline with experience in design techniques.• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and understand crossdiscipline engineering concepts which include but are not limited to manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering and product definition.• Are experienced in designing equipment to operate to naval, military, or similar environmental or regulatory standards.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 atTo apply for this role, you must be able to obtain 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 sole UK nationality.Mechanical SystemsKeywords: Mechanical Engineer, Location: Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX

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