Head of Engineering Producibility (Valves and Vessels)

rollsroyce; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings (Savings Trust)

Group Life Assurance

Income Protection

Employee Shares plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Derby is seeking a Head of Engineering Producibility (Valves and Vessels) for the Submarines business. This hybrid role leads the engineering package, interfaces with customers, manages safety, and drives technical solutions across the lifecycle.

You will own planning, budgeting, and risk management, ensure compliance with quality systems, and mentor the project team in a high‑profile, security‑clearance environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least degree level.
• Experience leading an Engineering team.
• Experience in Project Management including budgeting and schedules.
• Knowledge of Product Change control (PCB) and DDRAM (Design Definition Review and Audit Meeting) and Production.
• Lifecycle management experience.
• Experience applying Systems approach or equivalent (Robust Design lead, Black belt, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Act as a prime Engineering and Programme interface on behalf of the overall Project for the relevant package of work.
• Manage the safety aspects of any solution.
• Be the prime Customer technical interface for the relevant project.
• Manage and deliver the project technical solution, defined in the statement of work in accordance with Project policy.
• Provide Programme and Technical leadership and support to the project team and comply with the Engineers Function's policies throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Maintain a programme to ensure that all activities are fully compliant with the company quality system.
• Develop and communicate the plan and budget for delivering the work on time, and manage all costs and resources to ensure delivery of the plan.
• Implement effective technical Risk Management and ensure appropriate Project Gated Review Processes for the package, and apply HS&E policy including a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ensure appropriate resources are deployed, directed and co-ordinated

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Systems thinking

Quality systems

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Head of Engineering Producibility (Valves and Vessels) - Submarines

Full Time - Hybrid

Derby - Raynesway

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as a prime Engineering and Programme interface on behalf of the overall Project for the relevant package of work
• Manage the safety aspects of any solution
• Be the prime Customer technical interface for the relevant project
• Manage and deliver the project technical solution, defined in the statement of work in accordance with Project policy
• Provide Programme and Technical leadership and support to the project team and comply with the Engineers Function's policies throughout the life cycle of the project
• Maintain a programme to ensure that all activities are fully compliant with the company quality system
• Develop and communicate the plan and budget for delivering the work on time, and manage all costs and resources to ensure delivery of the plan
• Implement effective technical Risk Management and ensure appropriate Project Gated Review Processes for the package, and apply HS&E policy including a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ensure appropriate resources are deployed, directed and co-ordinated

Key Experiences and Qualifications

• Qualified to at least degree level
• Domain knowledge commensurate with focus and size of package
• Understanding of Product Change control including PCB (Product Change Board) and DDRAM (Design Definition Review and Audit Meeting) and Production
• Introduction Lifecycle Management experience
• Project Management experience in planning, controlling budgets and driving to schedules
• Engineering and technical competence, sufficient to enable decision making commensurate with size of package
• Experience applying Systems approach or equivalent (Robust Design lead, Black belt, etc.)
• Experience in leading an Engineering team

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!

Our vision

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

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

30 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

29 Oct 2026