Senior Product Definition Engineer [High Salary]

Rolls Royce
Bristol
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Job Description Job Description Job Title: SeniorProduct Definition Engineer Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 Days a weekin the office Working location: Bristol Why Rolls-Royce? We have anexciting opportunity for a Senior Product Definition Engineer towork within RollsRoyce Power Systems (RRPS) in Bristol. As part ofNautIQ Solutions team, they will be working closely with otherengineering disciplines to design Low Voltage Power DistributionSystems. Currently work is focused on designing Complex, PowerDense Switchboards for Naval Applications, combined with anexpanding control system portfolio following business optimisation,acquisition and partnering opportunities within the company. Inaddition, as part of Rolls-Royce's pathway to net-zero the team isalso starting to develop low voltage dc hybrid propulsion systems,combining Rolls-Royce diesel generators and batteries into acomplete dc system offering that includes the Integrated PlatformManagement Systems. We're at the forefront of innovation andexperience in the marine sector from standalone products to complexintegrated systems. A leading provider of propulsion, handling, anddistribution solutions for naval markets, we have more than 4,000customers, with 70 naval forces and over 30,000 commercial vesselsusing our equipment. We pioneer cutting-edge technologies thatdeliver clean, safe, and competitive solutions to meet our planet'svital power needs. We're proud to be part of the pathway to netzero as we power society for generations to come. Work with us andwe'll welcome you into an inclusive culture, one that invests inyour continuous learning and development, and gives you access to awide breadth and depth of experience. We offer excellentdevelopment, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. Theseinclude bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way inwhich our people can balance their time between the office, home,or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexedinformal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expectedto attend the workplace for collaboration and other specificreasons, a minimum of three days per week. What you will be doing:You will be responsible for authoring, reviewing, andsubstantiating Marine Mechanical design definitions for powerdistribution systems; you will: • Prepare, develop, and maintainthe 3D master CAD model, technical drawing, and relevantdocumentation in accordance with company procedures, engineeringdrawing standards, design intent (fit, form, function),manufacturing & build capability, project costs, timescales,and quality requirements. • Work as part of a multi-discipline teamto ensure new and revised component definitions are fit for purpose(meets design intent, manufacturable etc.) • Create specialisedbespoke CAD models for analysis purposes and the management,update, and incorporation of Drawing Alteration Requests. • Producetolerance stack-ups to aid new product creation & validationand to support inservice investigation work. • Actively promote,encourage, and support the identification and implementation ofcontinuous improvement (of tools, processes, methods, and guidancematerial). Who we're looking for: At Rolls-Royce we embraceagility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity ineverything we do. These principles form our values and behavioursand are an essential component of our assessment process and arefundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Specifically, aMechanical Design Engineer must: • Be educated to degree level orequivalent in a mechanical field with experience in designtechniques. • Have proven experience in Mechanical design using 2Dand 3D CAD to develop optimised design solutions. • Highly numeratewith good technical and analytical skills, problem-solving abilityand capable of systems level thinking. Excellent communication,written, interpersonal and presentation skills, and will need to beable to work effectively in a team environment. • Able to workaccurately and at pace. Driven to succeed and can take the lead inidentifying project requirements, specifying, and executingpackages of work. • Have appropriate engineering experience inconceptual and detail design, detail drafting methods and a goodunderstanding of manufacturing techniques. • Be able to work bothindividually and as part of a team to meet project deadlines. •Experienced in using Siemens NX and Teamcenter is essential. •Experienced in using ISO/British Standard and/or ASME Y14.5Mdrawing standards is essential. It would be advantageous if you: •Are professionally registered as an Incorporated or CharteredEngineer or be working towards gaining a professional status. • Areexperienced in designing equipment to operate to naval, military,or similar environmental or regulatory standards. • Demonstrableunderstanding of process driven drawing change control andassociated configuration management principles. We are an equalopportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverseworkforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe thatpeople from different backgrounds and cultures give us differentperspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the moresuccessful we'll be. By building a culture of respect andappreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity torealise their full potential. You can learn more about our globalInclusion strategy athttps://www.rolls-royce.com/sustainability/our-people.aspx#section-diversity-and-inclusionTo apply for this role, you must be able to obtain Security Check(SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Roycewill support the application for Security Clearance if you don'tcurrently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work thebusiness conducts and the protection of certain assets, you musthold sole UK nationality. Job Category Mechanical Systems PostingDate 19 Mar 2025; 00:03 Posting End Date PandoLogic. Keywords:Product Engineer, Location: Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX

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