CAD Engineer (Siemens NX)

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR in the United Kingdom is seeking a CAD Engineer (Siemens NX) to support the Components & Layouts team. You will create and manage high-integrity 3D models and 2D drawings, contributing to the integration of product definitions for the SMR layout.

Hybrid role with Derby, Warrington or Manchester as a primary location. You will apply GD&T, standards (ASME Y14.5 / ISO BS8888), and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant CAD outputs and data for federated

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, ideally Siemens NX and Aveva E3D/PDMS, or equivalent demonstrable industry expertise.
• Experience producing component definitions, assemblies, and integrated layouts in complex engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles, engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5 / ISO BS8888), and configuration control.
• Knowledge of P&IDs, multidisciplinary design, or Teamcenter is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining high-quality 3D models, 2D drawings and integrated layout assemblies in Siemens NX.
• Supporting configuration, change control and the accuracy of CAD deliverables across the lifecycle.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to translate requirements into clear, integrated product definitions.
• Applying GD&T, standards, and best practice across all model-based definitions.
• Export and creating data for Federated models and support/creation of 3D animations and scheduling.

Skills

Siemens NX

Aveva E3D/PDMS

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

ISO BS8888

Teamcenter

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

Role: CAD Engineer (Siemens NX)

Location: Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester

The Business

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge. We're positioned to become a world leader in SMRs and establish the UK's premier green export technology.

The Team

The CAD team defines, integrates, and controls the product definition for the entire powerplant. Working at the centre of multidisciplinary engineering, we create high-integrity 3D models and layouts that enable safe, efficient, and innovative SMR design across multiple global sites.

Summary

We're now looking for a CAD Engineer to support our Components & Layouts team , contributing to the development and integration of high-integrity product definitions. This is a key role in maturing our SMR design, shaping layout integration, and ensuring robust, compliant engineering outputs across a fast-growing, highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

We'll need you to be responsible for:

• Creating and maintaining high-quality 3D models, 2D drawings and integrated layout assemblies in Siemens NX.
• Supporting configuration, change control and the accuracy of CAD deliverables across the lifecycle.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to translate requirements into clear, integrated product definitions.
• Applying GD&T, standards, and best practice across all model-based definitions.
• Export and creating data for Federated models and support/creation of 3D animations and scheduling.

As you can see, this is a pivotal role at the heart of our engineering definition process, and you'll bring first-class CAD capability, curiosity, and collaborative problem-solving into our growing team, as well as:

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, ideally Siemens NX and or Aveva E3D/PDMS, or equivalent demonstrable industry expertise.
• We'll ask you about your experience producing component definitions, assemblies, and integrated layouts in complex engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles, engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5 / ISO BS8888), and configuration control.
• Knowledge of P&IDs, multidisciplinary design, or Teamcenter is beneficial.

Location

Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester

What's in it for you?

• We anticipate paying a salary of between £44,625-£52,500DOE
• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance - £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Selection Process

The process will include an initial discussion with Talent Acquisition, followed by 1-2 technical interview stages. We aim to provide timely feedback throughout.

Due to the nature of