Critical Part Lifing Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is seeking a Critical Part Lifing Engineer in Derby with a hybrid work pattern. You will perform Aeros/Thermal, Acoustic and Structural analyses and experiments to optimise designs, delivering robust solutions within cost and schedule targets.

The role requires strong mechanical design knowledge, cross-disciplinary understanding, and the ability to apply analytical thinking and engineering judgement across projects. Collaboration and continuous improvement are key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and cross-discipline concepts.
• Nuclear-specific knowledge including mechanical design, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics, stress analysis and fatigue.
• Roles include project and change management, design verification and manufacturing support.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking and engineering judgement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Aeros/Thermal, Acoustic and Structural mechanical design and analysis.
• Conduct Aeros/Thermal, Acoustic and Structural mechanical experiments.
• Resolve problems through evaluative judgements using technical knowledge and engineering judgement.
• Deliver defined technical packages against programme milestones, cost, timescale and quality requirements.
• Share subject matter knowledge across the function and advise customers as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-discipline knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in engineering

Professional body membership (Chartered preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Critical Part Lifing Engineer

Location: Derby/Hybrid

Working Pattern: Full Time / Permanent

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for the Critical Part Lifing Engineer. The Mechanical Integrity Engineer support the Design function by undertaking analysis of the proposed designs to ensure that they are robust and that they meet requirements. The Mechanical Integrity Engineer also makes recommendations to optimise the design and applies Robust Engineering (Design for Process Excellence) principles.

What you will be doing

• To conduct Aeros/Thermal, Acoustic and Structure Mechanical Design and Analysis. This includes selection and generation as well as involvement in further development of numerical models, use of numeral calculation methods, developing of interdisciplinary agreed boundary conditions and implementation into own models as well as into models of other disciplines (e.g. performance), plausibility check of boundary conditions, execution and analysis of numerical model calculations, understanding calculations as well as derive suggestion for improvements.
• To conduct Aeros/Thermal, Acoustic and Structure Mechanical experiments. This includes preparation of experiment specification for tests on test rigs and engines, supervision and support of experiments, plausibility check of results during the execution of the test, analysis and interpretation of test results and comparison with analytical and/or empirical models.
• To resolve problems through evaluative judgements. Analyses factual information from multiple sources, interprets results and identifies effective solutions by applying their own technical knowledge, expertise and engineering judgement.
• Is responsible for defined technical packages/investigations of work providing delivery against programme milestones within agreed cost, timescale and quality requirements.
• To be a point of contact within a given engineering discipline and to share subject matter knowledge across the function. This may include providing advisory services to designated customers, influencing their peer group, representing senior departmental staff and acting as advisor/coach on matters where they are technically authoritative.
• To understand company business and function objectives and ensure that the work they do supports this.
• To always act in accordance with both the company values and those associated with being a professional engineer.
• To actively promote, encourage and support the identification and implementation of continuous improvement (s of tools, processes and methods) both within and outside their immediate sphere and prompt action across the wider team.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s in engineering or regional equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and understand cross-discipline engineering concepts which include but are not limited to manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering and product definition.
• Nuclear Specific - The Mechanical Integrity engineer shall exhibit strong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and have an understanding of and ability to integrate cross discipline engineering concepts which include but are not limited to manufacturing engineering, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics, Stress analysis both static and dynamic, fracture and fatigue assessment, cost engineering, Installation & Commission.
• They shall also undertake a wide range of roles including project and change management, conceptual design, final design verification, support and approval of the final product definition, support manufacturing and integration activities.
• An ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks.
• Membership of a relevant professional body appropriate to region. In the UK - attained/ working towards Chartered status is preferred (and equivalent regional variations)
• Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organisation

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles and for this role we are looking for someone with:

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

Please be aware that priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Closing Date

23rd October 2026

People Leader: Charles Djifack Taliassa

Grade: SNBG 7-9

Contact

Gauri Sood

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

08 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

22 Oct 2026

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