Materials Application Engineer

Rolls-royce; Osmaston CP; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Pension plan (Retirement Savings)

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Employee Shares – Matched

Digital GP

Employee Assistance (EAP)

Live Well programmes

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Materials Engineering professional in the United Kingdom to resolve problems through evaluative judgments and apply engineering knowledge to deliver defined technical packages on schedule and budget.

You will act as a subject-matter expert within Materials Engineering, providing advisory services to customers, influencing peers, and coaching colleagues. A strong focus on communication, continuous learning, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Materials Engineering or equivalent technical capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to materials challenges.
• Good written and verbal communication; able to work in a team and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Resolve problems through evaluative judgments using engineering knowledge and judgement.
• Lead defined technical packages of work and deliver against milestones, costs, timescales and quality.
• Act as a point of contact within Materials Engineering to share subject matter knowledge and advise customers.
• Promote continuous improvement across the team and wider organization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Engineering judgement

Team collaboration

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Master's degree in Materials Engineering (preferred)

PhD in Materials Engineering (advantage)

Job description

• 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.

  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., Bachelor's degree, Masters 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.

  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., 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.