Mechanical Design & Product Definition Engineers

Rolls-Royce; Inchinnan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Defence Early Life Cycle is seeking Mechanical Design & Product Definition Engineers to support current and future opportunities from Inchinnan. You will contribute to the design, integration and development of aerospace products for in-service and new programmes.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent), experience in mechanical design and product definition, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design, product development or engineering integration.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawing and product definition principles.
• Experience working within complex engineering environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Component Design
• Product Design Integration
• Structures and Installations
• Mechanical Control Units
• Transmission Systems
• Turbomachinery Components
• Product Definition and CAD
• Design Development and Technical Assurance

Skills

Mechanical design

Product definition

Component design

Systems integration

Engineering drawing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Design & Product Definition Engineers

Location: Inchinnan

Rolls-Royce is seeking talented Mechanical Design & Product Definition Engineers to support a range of current and future opportunities across our Defence business.

Our Mechanical Systems teams are responsible for the design, integration and development of complex aerospace products, supporting both new product development and in-service programmes. These teams play a critical role in translating engineering requirements into robust, manufacturable and certifiable solutions.

We are interested in hearing from engineers with experience in mechanical design, product definition, component design and systems integration who are excited by the opportunity to work on advanced aerospace and defence programmes.

What you could be working on

• Mechanical Component Design

• Product Design Integration

• Structures and Installations

• Mechanical Control Units

• Transmission Systems

• Turbomachinery Components

• Product Definition and CAD

• Design Development and Technical Assurance

What we're looking for

• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)

• Experience within mechanical design, product development or engineering integration

• Strong understanding of engineering drawing and product definition principles

• Experience working within complex engineering environments

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

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.

Our vision

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.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence Early Life Cycle business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.

Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

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

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

04 Sept 2026; 00:09

Posting End Date

03 Sept 2026