Materials Application Engineer

rollsroyce; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Gym discounts

Tax-free cycling

Generous annual leave

Retirement savings

Group Life Assurance

Income protection

Employee share plan (Matched)

GP access

Employee assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Materials Application Engineer in Derby to support light alloys and steels across engine life cycles. The role is permanent and on-site three days a week, offering exposure to challenging, cross-disciplinary projects within a world-class materials team.

You’ll apply analytical thinking and strong communication to deliver technical packages, with opportunities to develop broad skills and contribute to continuous improvement across the function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Master's or PhD in Materials Engineering or equivalent based on practical knowledge and experience.
• Technical experience relevant to Materials Engineering; R&T, manufacturing or design considered.
• Ability to apply logical, analytic and innovative thinking to technical problems.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Knowledge of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks is advantageous.
• UK Chartered status preferred or progression provided in role.

Responsibilities

• Resolve problems through evaluative judgements; interpret results and apply engineering judgement.
• Deliver defined technical work packages on time and within cost and quality targets.
• Act as a knowledge point within Materials Engineering; advise customers and coach peers.
• Align work with company objectives and professional engineering standards.
• Champion continuous improvement within and beyond the immediate team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Materials Engineering

Chartered status in UK or in progress

Job description

Materials Application Engineer - Light Alloys & Steel

Permanent - Full-Time

Derby (3 Days a week on site)

We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join our team of materials engineers supporting Rolls-Royce engines throughout their life-cyle.

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 be 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.

What you will be doing:

Providing knowledge and expertise to a range of tasks (often challenging and complex), the ideal candidate should have a background in materials engineering but applicants with an R&T, manufacturing or design background would be considered. The role requires a proactive approach to continuous learning, good communication and written skills and be able to work well in a team. In return the role provides a great opportunity to develop a wide variety of skills alongside a diverse group of professionals.

Key Accountabilities

• To resolve problems through evaluative judgements. Analyses factual information from multiple sources, interprets results and identifies effective solutions by applying their own technical knowledge, expertise and engineering judgement.
• Is responsible for defined technical packages of work providing leadership and delivery against programme milestones within agreed costs, timescales and quality requirements.
• To be a point of contact within Materials Engineering and to share subject matter knowledge across the function. This may include providing advisory services to designated customers, influencing their peer group, representing senior departmental staff and acting as advisor / coach on matters where they are technically authoritative.
• To understand company business objectives and ensure that the work they do supports this; To act in accordance with both the company values and those associated with being a professional engineer.
• To actively promote, encourage and support the identification and implementation of continuous improvement both within and outside their immediate sphere and prompt action across the wider team.

Key Experiences and any Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Master's or PhD in ideally in Materials Engineering or equivalent technical capability based on practical knowledge and experience.
• Technical experience relevant to the Materials Engineering discipline although experience in R&T, manufacturing or design will be considered.
• An ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking to a range of technical problems.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks would be an advantage but not essential.
• Membership in a relevant professional body appropriate to the region. In the UK - attained / working towards Chartered status is preferred however opportunity to develop this in role will be provided.

Regional Benefits

• Our People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling.
• 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!
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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.

Close Date: 8th November 2026

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

Engineering Materials

Posting Date

23 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

08 Nov 2026