Materials Application Engineer

Rolls-Royce Corporation; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Generous annual leave

Retirement savings

Job summary

Rolls-Royce are recruiting a Materials Application Engineer to support light alloys and steel for engine life-cycle projects in Derby, on-site three days per week. The role suits a materials engineer with knowledge of materials integrity, testing, and problem-solving in a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will work across R&T, manufacturing and design with proactive learning, clear communication, and a strong bias toward continuous improvement, under Rolls-Royce's values and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Engineering or equivalent.
• Technical experience in Materials Engineering; R&T, manufacturing or design considered.
• Strong logical, analytical and innovative problem-solving abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks is a plus.
• Membership in a relevant professional body.
• In the UK, Chartered status is preferred but can be developed in role.

Responsibilities

• Resolve problems through evaluative judgments and engineering judgement.
• Analyze data from multiple sources, interpret results and propose effective solutions.
• Deliver defined technical packages of work within schedule and budget.
• Act as a point of contact within Materials Engineering and share knowledge across the function.
• Provide advisory services to designated customers and coach colleagues on technical matters.
• Align work with business objectives and Rolls-Royce values.
• Promote continuous improvement within the team and beyond.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Innovative thinking

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

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 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.

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.

Rolls–Royce pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.