Naval Electrical Power Development Lead

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is seeking a Chief Development Engineer to lead the product development and validation programme for electrical switchboard products across naval platforms. The role is Bristol-based with possible travel to Winsford, and requires strong leadership across engineering and supplier interfaces.

You will define and drive the development plan, implement robust design and verification methods, and ensure the capabilities and facilities are in place to validate technology and

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or science/technology, or significant relevant experience.
• Experience delivering in multiple, complex engineering roles.
• Experience in customer and supply-chain facing environments.
• Knowledge of development/verification lifecycle in regulated industry.
• Willingness to travel to Rolls-Royce facilities as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide programme and technical leadership to the Work Package team and comply with Engineering Function policies throughout the life cycle of the work package.
• Define and own the Product Development Programme to achieve milestones of the Project Master Programme, delivering demonstrators/prototypes for verification of enabling technology and manufacturability.
• Introduce and validate tools and methods in engineering and manufacturing to ensure robust design and production at pace.
• Manage verification programmes to ensure all requirements are met.
• Ensure capability and infrastructure is in place to deliver planned validation of technology, components and assemblies (e.g. rigs, outsource test capability, prototype fabrication resources).

Skills

Programme leadership

Technical leadership

Engineering experience

Customer & supply chain

Development processes

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is seeking a Chief Development Engineer to lead the product development and validation programme for electrical switchboard products across naval platforms. The role is Bristol-based with possible travel to Winsford, and requires strong leadership across engineering and supplier interfaces.

You will define and drive the development plan, implement robust design and verification methods, and ensure the capabilities and facilities are in place to validate technology and