Process Engineer

Rolls Royce; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Retirement Savings

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Bristol offers a hybrid role for a Process Engineer focused on Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul. You will define and validate maintenance policies at product level, develop tooling and procedures, and ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance solutions across the UK defence sector.

You will work with cross-functional teams to improve processes, support MRO operations, and contribute to the design of engine support capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM and/or experience in engineering environments.
• Ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking to technical problems and make balanced decisions.
• Knowledge of product design methodology, materials, repair, lifecycle engineering, manufacturing engineering and interpreting complex drawings.
• Familiarity with maintenance manuals and illustrated parts catalogues; XML/SGML tools desirable.
• Good knowledge of Defence Mature engines portfolio and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate maintenance concepts, methods and tools to enhance assembly maintainability for Engine MRO operations.
• Manage design and manufacturing of Ground Support Equipment within the supply chain.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities in Engine MRO while improving processes and tools.
• Ensure technical compliance with regulatory, contractual and customer requirements; publish maintenance policies for operators.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, MRO Bases, Service Operations and Design teams to improve technical solutions and support new overhaul facilities.
• Lead and support Product Safety through development of high-quality methods, tooling and sustainment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Innovative thinking

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Job Description

Process Engineer - Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul

Full Time

Bristol/Hybrid working

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

You will define, validate, and support the implementation of maintenance policies and procedures at product level. This includes build and strip method and identify associated special to type tooling. There are three types of role on offer, each supporting the creation, sustainment and development of our maintenance methods for our UK Defence Customers: Technical Documentation, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), Ground Support Equipment - Tooling.

Engineers in this team are primarily responsible for defining the safe, reliable, and cost-effective method of maintenance and overhaul of our products. They do this by ensuring that the support solutions defined (including technical instructions and associated tooling) are stable, repeatable, and seamlessly integrate with the product maintenance and overhaul network, including validation oversight.

They provide technical support in ensuring processes are adhered to and feasible alternatives are approved and rolled out accordingly. They also influence the design of the engine to allow it to be well supported. This is a highly challenging, varied, and interesting role with a strong customer and engineering focus.

What you will be doing

• Develop and validate maintenance concepts, methods, and tools to enhance assembly maintainability and support Engine MRO operations. Provide technical support to ensure efficient, rate-ready, and production-friendly maintenance methods.
• Manage the design and manufacturing of Ground Support Equipment within the supply chain, ensuring efficient processes and improved product delivery.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities in Engine MRO while continuously improving processes and tools to develop and support Engine MRO.
• Ensure technical compliance with regulatory, contractual, and customer requirements, and develop and disseminate maintenance policies through technical publications for operators.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including Manufacturing Engineering, MRO Bases, Service Operations, and Design teams, to improve technical solutions, support Part 145 MRO operations, and set up new overhaul facilities and capabilities.
• Lead and support Product Safety through the development of high-quality methods, tooling and facility sustainment.

Position qualifications

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM subject and/or have experience in a relevant engineering environment (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical or Controls).
• An ability to apply logical, analytical, and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters to varying timelines and with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of product design methodology, materials, repair, lifecycle engineering, manufacturing engineering and special processes with the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and apply systems thinking.
• Familiarity with the use and creation of technical publications such as maintenance manuals and illustrated parts catalogues. Competency in XML and SGML or technical publication editing tools is desirable but not essential.
• Good knowledge of the Defence Mature engines portfolio, specifically around the functionality of relevant systems and components with full consideration of the intended form, fit and function of the product.

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!

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence 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 and Government body approved cases, a dual national.

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: 25th August 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.

Job Category

Mechanical Systems