Materials Capability Engineer - Production-Ready Metals

Rolls-Royce plc; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first environment

Continuous learning

Career development

Transformation programme

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc invites an experienced Materials Capability Acquisition Engineer to join the Solihull team. You will own and deliver complex materials capability packages across the development lifecycle, coordinating metallurgical inputs and ensuring milestones meet cost, time, and quality targets.

You will lead testing programs, liaise with external test houses, and support strategic initiatives while contributing to the company’s Net Zero objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Engineering or equivalent technical capability.
• Proven technical leadership and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Knowledge of metallurgy and high-temperature nickel alloys advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead materials capability acquisition work packages across the development lifecycle.
• Coordinate inputs from metallurgical experts and compile technical reports for committees.
• Plan and run metallic materials characterization testing programs.
• Ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Act as advisor and coach on technical matters and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Metallurgy knowledge

Nickel alloys

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master/PhD)

Job description

Rolls-Royce plc invites an experienced Materials Capability Acquisition Engineer to join the Solihull team. You will own and deliver complex materials capability packages across the development lifecycle, coordinating metallurgical inputs and ensuring milestones meet cost, time, and quality targets.

You will lead testing programs, liaise with external test houses, and support strategic initiatives while contributing to the company’s Net Zero objectives.