Design & Development Engineer, Special Purpose Machines

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby seeks a Design/Development Engineer to join the Special Purpose Machines team. You will drive design from concept to implementation for bespoke SPMs, balancing time, cost and quality against governance requirements.

You will produce design solutions and drawings, support sub-contract manufacturers, and lead development tests, trials and on-site rollout for submarine applications. A mechanical engineering background and hands-on machining experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of sound engineering principles including design for manufacture, design for assembly and maintenance, health and safety, concurrent engineering, and nuclear protocols.
• Hands-on experience with a broad range of machining processes and tools (cutting machines, dressing machines, manipulators).
• Previous machine design and development experience, preferably bespoke special purpose machines, with associated technical documentation.
• Familiarity with CAD tools; proficient in Siemens-NX.
• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SPM solutions through management of day-to-day activities and risks.
• Producing design solutions and engineering drawings, then presenting at gated design reviews to demonstrate all key requirements have been met.
• Providing technical support to sub-contract manufacturers and undertaking equipment build/assembly activities.
• Producing development test plans, then performing trials and demonstrations to validate and commission capabilities.
• Producing operating procedures, training personnel, and supporting initial on-site implementation activities.

Skills

Machining processes

Machine design

CAD (Siemens NX)

Mechanical engineering background

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Siemens-NX CAD

Job description

Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby seeks a Design/Development Engineer to join the Special Purpose Machines team. You will drive design from concept to implementation for bespoke SPMs, balancing time, cost and quality against governance requirements.

You will produce design solutions and drawings, support sub-contract manufacturers, and lead development tests, trials and on-site rollout for submarine applications. A mechanical engineering background and hands-on machining experience are essential.