Head of Systems Engineering & Product Performance

Rolls-Royce plc; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned engineering firm is seeking a Head of Systems Engineering & Product Performance in Bristol. This role involves leading systems engineering and product performance across various divisions while ensuring the deployment of design engineering processes. The ideal candidate will possess a graduate engineering degree, hold UK CEng or equivalent, and have proven leadership experience in design engineering projects. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer (UK minimum MEng or other national equivalent).
• UK CEng (Chartered Engineer) or other national equivalent.
• Experienced technical and professional leadership to a community of Engineers.
• Proven leadership of projects/activities across a range of Design Engineering Processes.
• Developed and deployed extensive personal and professional networks.
• Experience as a sponsor of Process Excellence Projects.
• Preferably with experience in product/engine-level development across the widest range of lifecycle stages (strategic, conceptual, NPI, in-service).

Responsibilities

• Lead Systems Engineering and Product Performance holistically across Civil, Defence and RRPS.
• Govern the deployment of Global Design Engineering processes in the business.
• Co-ordinate professional development of Design Engineering Skills.
• Lead the deployment of corporate Design Engineering IT Systems.
• Represent the business in Strategic Product Development Reviews.

Job description

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Head of Systems Engineering & Product Performance

Apply locations Bristol Derby time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR6142197

Job Description

Head of Systems Engineering & Product Performance

Full time - Hybrid

UK

What you will be doing

• Lead Systems Engineering and Product Performance holistically across Civil, Defence and RRPS, with accountability for Systems Design and Architecting, Systems Engineering and V&V, Product Performance, Platform Systems Analysis, Engine Environmental Protection and Configuration & Data Management

• Lead and integrate all SEPP activity within the Business

• Govern the deployment of Global Design Engineering processes in the business

• Co-ordinate professional development of Design Engineering Skills in the business

• Own and lead the capability boards for Systems Engineering (sole ownership of SVV) and Fluid Mechanics (for PEN, jointly with Fluid Mechanics)

• Lead and integrate the Product Lines Strategic Initiative

• Lead the deployment of best in class advanced design processes, methods, technologies and systems within the business to achieve benchmark levels of performance

• Own the SEPP Safety Assurance Board, feeding into the Design and Service Engineering Safety Assurance Framework

• Define and flow R&T strategy through technology board framework at Engine System level

• Deploy Global Design Engineering Processes & Standards and Engineering Specifications in the business

• Lead the development and application of the best practice Design methodology for the Products/Commodities owned by the business

• Ensure the effective deployment of Technical Authority and Governance on all technical changes and compliance to Design Intent and Engineering Standards

• Deliver Capability Acquisition and Product Introduction activities in line with business and customer requirements

• Manage the development of Design Processes & Technology relationships with Joint Ventures, Rolls-Royce Strategic Partners and other strategic business partners

• Lead the deployment of corporate Design Engineering IT Systems in the business

• Plan Man Eng resource, skills & capability requirements at team and individual level

• Actively contribute to the development of corporate Standards and Best Practice Method of Design

• Create a professional Design Engineering community which can support the business processes and objectives

• Represent the business in Strategic Product Development Reviews

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.

Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working.

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Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

• Graduate Engineer (UK minimum MEng or other national equivalent)

• UK CEng (Chartered Engineer) or other national equivalent

• Experienced technical and professional leadership to a community of Engineers

• Proven leadership of projects/activities across a range of Design Engineering Processes

• Developed and deployed extensive personal and professional networks

• Experience as a sponsor of Process Excellence Projects

• Preferably with experience in product/engine-level development across the widest range of lifecycle stages (strategic, conceptual, NPI, in-service)

Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

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 give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

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 give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

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

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For further information please contact: Alison Connaughton [e-mail]

Job Category

Manufacturing

Posting Date

06 Aug 2025; 00:08

Posting End Date

12 Aug 2025

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