NDE Development Engineer - Submarines

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Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an NDE Development Engineer to enhance non-destructive testing techniques. The role involves developing advanced inspection methods for naval reactor plants, ensuring compliance with stringent standards. Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree and professional NDT qualifications. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and safety.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus

Employee Support Assistance

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in developing inspection techniques aligned with ENIQ methodology.
• Professional qualifications in NDT (PCN, SNT, ASNT) are highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing high-integrity inspection techniques.
• Testing high-integrity components throughout their lifecycle.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards.

Skills

Integrity

Safety

Technical Skills

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

NDT

UT

RT

ET

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: NDE Development Engineer

Working Pattern: 37 Hours/Days

Location: Derby Raynesway

We are currently looking to recruit an NDE Development Engineer for our non-destructive testing group. You will develop advanced automated ultrasonic, radiographic, and eddy current inspection techniques, including state-of-the-art phased array inspection capabilities for use on naval reactor plant.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world, leading innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems that provide critical power where safety and reliability are paramount. We are committed to progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people globally.

We offer an inclusive, innovative environment where you can be yourself, grow your career, and make a difference. Our benefits include a competitive salary, bonus, employee support assistance, and discounts.

What You Will Be Doing

• Designing, developing, justifying, and applying high-integrity inspection techniques.
• Testing high-integrity components throughout their lifecycle.
• Developing and implementing new methods of non-destructive examination using bespoke and standard NDE equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant company, national, and international standards.

Who We're Looking For

At Rolls-Royce, we prioritize safety, integrity, simplicity, and making a positive impact. We seek individuals who embody these principles.

The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and justifying inspection techniques aligned with European Network for Inspection and Qualification methodology, preferably gained in highly regulated industries.

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) is preferred. Professional qualifications in NDT (e.g., PCN, SNT, ASNT, MIPS, GUIDE) are highly beneficial, with expertise in UT, RT, and ET techniques.

Experience operating automated ultrasonic and eddy current testing systems or similar is advantageous. Ability to work in a highly technical, multidisciplinary environment under tight deadlines is essential.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including refugees.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business, applicants must hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application process for this clearance.

Job Category: Manufacturing, Engineering

Posting Date: 14 May 2025 00:05

Posting End Date: 28 May 2025

Keywords: Marine Engineer, Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX