Senior Product Engineer (contract)

Rolls Royce
Easton
1 month ago
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Hybrid 3 Days a week in the office Working location: Currently work is focused on designing Complex, Power Dense Switchboards for Naval Applications, combined with an expanding control system portfolio following business optimisation, acquisition and partnering opportunities within the company. In addition, as part of Rolls-Royce's pathway to net-zero the team is also starting to develop low voltage dc hybrid propulsion systems, combining Rolls-Royce diesel generators and batteries into a complete dc system offering that includes the Integrated Platform Management Systems. 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 substantiating Marine Mechanical design definitions for power distribution systems; you will: • Prepare, develop, and maintain the 3D master CAD model, technical drawing, and relevant documentation in accordance with company procedures, engineering drawing standards, design intent (fit, form, function), manufacturing & build capability, project costs, timescales, and quality requirements. • Create specialised bespoke CAD models for analysis purposes and the management, update, and incorporation of Drawing Alteration Requests. • Actively promote, encourage, and support the identification and implementation of continuous improvement (of tools, processes, methods, and guidance material). 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, a Mechanical Design Engineer must: • Be educated to degree level or equivalent in a mechanical field with experience in design techniques. • Have proven experience in Mechanical design using 2D and 3D CAD to develop optimised design solutions. • Driven to succeed and can take the lead in identifying project requirements, specifying, and executing packages of work. • Be able to work both individually and as part of a team to meet project deadlines. • Are experienced in designing equipment to operate to naval, military, or similar environmental or regulatory standards. • Demonstrable understanding of process driven drawing change control and associated configuration management principles. 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 at To 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. Type of Contract PermanentPandoLogic.

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