Chief Development Engineer

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is seeking a Chief Development Engineer to lead the product development and validation programme for electrical switchboard products used on naval platforms. The role is Bristol-based with potential travel to Winsford, and a hybrid working pattern is offered.

You will provide programme and technical leadership, define development milestones, and drive tool adoption for robust design and rapid production.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering and/or Science/Technology subject or significant relevant experience.
• Experience delivering in multiple, complex engineering roles.
• Experience in customer and supply-chain facing environments.
• Knowledge of development/verification lifecycle and processes in regulated industry.
• Willingness to travel to support/lead activity from RR assembly and test facility (Winsford) as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide programme and technical leadership to the Work Package team and ensure compliance with Engineering Function policies.
• Define and own the Product Development Programme to achieve milestones and deliver demonstrators/prototypes.
• Introduce and validate tools and methods to ensure robust design and production at pace.
• Manage verification programmes to ensure all requirements are met.
• Ensure capability and infrastructure to deliver planned validation of technology and assemblies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Systems thinking

Naval/Marine experience

Electrical Power industry

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Chief Development Engineer

Full Time

Location – Bristol (or Winsford)

Hybrid

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

This new role involves leading all aspects of the Product development and validation programme for electrical (switchboard) products for use on Naval surface/sub-surface platforms.

What you will be doing:

• Provide Programme and Technical leadership and support to the Work Package team and comply with the Engineering Function's policies throughout the life cycle of the work package.
• Define and own the Product Development Programme necessary to achieve the milestones of the Project Master Programme, which deliver demonstrators / prototypes for verification of the enabling technology and manufacturability.
• Introduce and validate tools and methods in the engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure robust design and production at pace.
• Manage the verification programmes to ensure all requirements are met.
• Ensure that the capability and infrastructure is in place to deliver the planned validation of technology, components and assemblies (e.g. rigs, outsource test capability, prototype fabrication resources, etc).

Position Qualifications

• Degree in relevant Engineering and/or Science/Technology subject (or significant and relevant experience).
• Experience delivering in multiple, complex engineering roles.
• Experience working in both Customer and Supply-chain facing environments
• Knowledge and experience in Development / Verification lifecycle and associated processes in a regulated industry.
• The role is Bristol-based, but candidate may be expected to travel to support / lead activity from the RR assembly and test facility (Winsford), and/or in the Supply chain, as required.

Preferred requirements:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems thinking skills
• Previous experience in Naval-Marine and/or Electrical Power industry is preferred. Knowledge of LV marine electrical systems would be beneficial.
• Full and Clean Driving Licence, UK Passport Holder
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English
• NOTE : UK NATIONAL and ability to hold SC clearance is a requirement of this role due to Project(s) classification. Dual-National (UK) may be considered, subject to clearance.
• Familiarity with APQP or equivalent quality framework would be beneficial.

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Type of Contract

Permanent