Overhaul Methods Engineer

Rolls Royce; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Employee Shares match

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Derby is seeking an Overhaul Methods Engineer to join Engineering Delivery - ET&S. The role focuses on developing and verifying Overhaul Methods and Maintenance Instructions for Engine Assembly/Disassembly, and publishing instructions to the domestic and external MRO network.

You will drive quality, cost, and delivery, apply APQP tools, and support the MRO network with technical responses and method verification.

Qualifications

• A strong eye for detail with ability to read engineering drawings.
• Results-driven and able to work with minimal supervision.
• HNC or above in Engineering (Mechanical or Aeronautical).
• Experience with PFMEA, MSA, 8D, FAIR, MVA and design for MRO/assembly.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team of experienced engineers, driving towards the Engine Team goals focusing on Quality, Cost, Delivery, and development of capability.
• Drive for Zero Defects using APQP tools and coordinate with functions to reduce risk and drive First Time Right.
• Plan and manage activities, communicating status to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the MRO Network with Overhaul Methods implementation and provide technical responses to queries.
• Develop professional competency toward signatory authority and mentoring others.

Skills

Engine knowledge

Attention to detail

Results driven

APQP tools

Education

HNC or above in Engineering (Mechanical or Aeronautical)

Tools

PFMEA

MSA

8D Problem Solving

FAIR

MVA

Design for Assembly

Job description

Job Description

Overhaul Methods Engineer

Full Time

Derby/Hybrid

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.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team in Engineering Delivery - ET&S, which is critically important to the success of our business in delivering increased product throughput within our MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) network over the coming years.

As a Methods Engineer, you will join one of our Overhaul Methods Engineering teams and be instrumental in the development and verification of Overhaul Methods and Maintenance Instructions including Engine Assembly / Disassembly Methods, publication of all associated instructions and associated support to our domestic and external MRO Network.

What you will be doing

• Be part of a team of experienced engineers, driving towards the Engine Team goals focusing on Quality, Cost, Delivery, and development of capability.
• Drive for Zero Defects using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools as appropriate e.g., Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Feasibility Assessments, Measurement Systems Analysis and Manufacturing Acceptance. Work with all functions to reduce risk and drive Right First Time.
• Plan and manage activities, communicating status to relevant stakeholders.
• Supporting the MRO Network with implementation of Overhaul Methods providing technical responses to queries (e.g. Technical Variance, Overhaul Information Notice), and supporting Overhaul Method Verification using First Article Inspection Review and Approval (FAIR).
• Develop your professional competency to enable attainment of signatory authority e.g., Methods Engineering Approvals (inc. Competent Author and Technical Approver), Manufacturing Engineering Authority, Compliance Verification Engineer.
• Continuously seek to expand knowledge and experience to increase effectiveness in undertaking existing and new activities.
• Provide coaching and technical support to others within their area of competence.

Position Qualifications

• With an eye for detail, you will have good technical engine knowledge and a significant appreciation of the importance of design change and compliance to type design data. Able to interpret, read and work from engineering drawings.
• Results driven and able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• HNC or above in Engineering (Mechanical or Aeronautical)
• Experience of applying the Manufacturing Engineering Skills & Knowledge and the Zero Defects / APQP toolset including PFMEA, MSA, 8D Problem solving, FAIR, Method Verification (MVA), Design for Assembly, Service and MRO.

Regional Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave
• Retirement Savings
• 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!

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.

Closing date: 16th September 2026

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.