Product Definition Engineer - Combustion, Turbines & Exhaust

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is seeking a Product Definition Engineer to join their team in Bristol. The role involves maintaining engineering definitions for gas turbine components and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design compliance and manufacturability. The ideal candidate will have strong CAD skills and a keen attention to detail, contributing to the quality and safety of advanced turbine engines.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee support assistance

Discounts

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience with CAD systems.
• Experience managing Drawing Alteration Requests (DARs).
• Understanding of design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain accurate engineering definitions for gas turbine components.
• Support design modifications and producibility improvements using CAD.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Skills

CAD systems

Engineering drawing standards

Attention to detail

Manufacturing principles

Job description

Job Description

Do you have the skills to fill this role? Read the complete details below, and make your application today.

Job Title:

Product Definition Engineer

Working Pattern:

Full time - Hybrid

Working Location:

Bristol

When you join as a Product Definition Engineer, you'll become a key part of our Combustion, Turbines & Exhaust Engineering Team in Bristol, supporting some of the most advanced defence gas turbine engines including the Adour and EJ200. You'll be responsible for maintaining and evolving the component definition of mature engine programmes, ensuring designs remain fit for purpose, manufacturable, and compliant with evolving requirements. This is a highly collaborative role where your expertise in CAD, tolerance stack-ups, and engineering drawing standards will directly influence product quality, safety, and performance.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build, and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting, and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

Support and Culture

This role sits within our Defence - UK & International Combat business area, supporting a range of mature gas turbine engine programmes, including the Adour, EJ200, and other legacy and naval platforms.

We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits such as bonus, employee support assistance, and discounts.

Hybrid working allows you to balance your time between the office, home, or remote locations, with an expectation of attending the workplace approximately three days per week for collaboration and specific activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Drawing Alteration Requests (DARs), updating and maintaining accurate engineering definitions for mature gas turbine engine components.
• Support design modifications, safety alerts, and producibility improvements using CAD and technical drawing expertise.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure changes meet design and operational requirements.

Candidate Profile

We seek individuals who:

• Have proven experience with CAD systems and engineering drawing standards, with attention to detail.
• Are confident in managing Drawing Alteration Requests (DARs).
• Understand manufacturing principles and design for manufacturability.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams across design, quality, and supply chain functions.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

To work for Rolls-Royce Defence, an individual must hold BPSS clearance, which Rolls-Royce will support applying for if needed. Applications are limited to UK nationals or dual nationals approved by MoD.

Application Details

Closing date: 02/06/2025

Posting Date: 19 May 2025

Job Category: Mechanical Systems

Keywords: Product Engineer, Bristol, ENG - BS2 9NX