Design Engineer

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Design Engineer. The role involves delivering design solutions for mechanical components and complex assemblies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, strong CAD abilities, and familiarity with PLM systems. This position offers significant responsibilities and the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong CAD skills; experience in additive manufacturing is a plus.
• Knowledge of product design lifecycle and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design solutions for mechanical components and assemblies.
• Create automated integrated tool sets for optimized designs.
• Quality assurance through checking design documents.

Skills

Strong CAD capability in Siemens NX or equivalent

Ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking

Familiarity with Teamcenter or Product Lifecycle Management systems

Knowledge of mechanical design methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Design Engineer — Full Time — Derby/Solihull

This position is being advertised to form a pipeline of candidates for current and future positions within Civil Aerospace. Applicants should not expect immediate feedback; we will endeavour to review your CV in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Deliver design solutions for mechanical component(s), and complex electromechanical assemblies, considering safety, manufacturing capability, product physical and functional robustness. Design solutions should address Unit Cost, Lifecycle Cost, Weight, Maintainability, Repair.
• Create and use automated and integrated tool sets. When repeat design is anticipated, create automated workflows to enable the design of the component using house style, standard features, and standard assessments to define the optimum design as part of automated MBD, manufacture and measurement definitions.
• Quality Assurance through checking of design documents, models, drawings in accordance with RRMS technical requirements and a proactive Zero Defects approach.
• Plan, manage and execute external designs via orders placed at design service providers or suppliers with design and production authorisation for complete devices (Design only / Design and Make Package) leading to approval of the designs and all documents.
• Execute sub-system integration process including the appropriate use of Systems Engineering and Robust Design tools to ensure that the technical attributes of the Sub-system design meet the agreed requirements.

Who we’re looking for / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's in Engineering or regional equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Strong CAD capability in Siemens NX or equivalent, with experience creating complex geometry. Prior experience with Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) of metallic components, including an understanding of material behaviour and process constraints, would be a distinct advantage.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Strong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and awareness of cross-discipline engineering concepts including manufacturing engineering, electronics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering and product definition.
• Ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters.
• General knowledge of Product Design Lifecycle and awareness of FMEA and APQP.
• Appreciation of gas turbine operation and System/Component Design concepts is advantageous.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures provide different perspectives crucial to innovation and problem solving. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people, Rolls-Royce.

Job Category Mechanical Systems

Posting Date 03 Sept 2025; 00:09 Posting End Date 30 Dec 2025