Mechanical Design & Product Definition Engineers

Rolls-Royce; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking Mechanical Design & Product Definition Engineers to support defence programmes based from Inchinnan, near Glasgow. You will work on design, integration and certification of aerospace systems across development and in-service projects.

You will translate engineering requirements into robust, manufacturable solutions, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to technical assurance and CAD deliverables in a challenging, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components to meet specifications.
• Integrate product designs across subsystems.
• Design structures and installations for assemblies.
• Develop mechanical control units and interfaces.
• Analyze transmission systems for performance.
• Develop turbomachinery components and compatibility.
• Define product data and CAD deliverables.
• Advance design development and provide technical assurance.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Product definition experience

Engineering drawing principles

Communication & stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

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.

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

07 Sept 2026; 00:09