Ref:ROXUK00182 – Product Development Bid Engineer

Roxel Group; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 30,818 - 44,576; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Contributory pension

Perkbox

Cycle to work scheme

HealthShield

Sell and Buy Holiday

Job summary

Roxel UK is seeking a permanent Product Development Bid Engineer to scope and compile key aspects of new rocket motor development and production programmes, supporting customer enquiries and maturing bid tools, templates and systems for faster, more robust bids.

The role is split between creating bids for new engineering programmes and developing bid and product development processes, working with cross‑functional teams to improve efficiency and documentation.

Qualifications

• A formal qualification (degree or equivalent) in an Engineering or Chemistry related field.

Responsibilities

• Create Bids for New Engineering Programmes (approximately 50% of role).
• Develop the Bid Compilation Process and Product Development Process (approximately 50% of role).
• Work as part of a multi‑functional bid team to produce a costed WBS for proposed programmes.
• Update QMS processes to improve clarity on roles and use of templates and data.

Education

Engineering or Chemistry related degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Permanent

Roxel is an Anglo‑French company that designs, develops and manufactures a range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in tactical missiles. Operations are based across several sites in the UK and France, with an annual turnover of about £250 M and nearly 1,000 staff.

We have a requirement for a permanent Product Development Bid Engineer reporting to the Chief Engineer within the Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for scoping and compiling key aspects of new rocket motor development and production programmes to support customer enquiries, and for developing and maturing the cross‑functional tools, templates, and systems of working used by Roxel UK bid teams to deliver bids faster and more robustly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Creation of Bids for New Engineering Programmes (~50%)

• Develop an in‑depth understanding of Roxel’s rocket motor development / New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle
• Review, understand, and analyse all requirements related to a customer enquiry
• Attend and contribute to discussions with potential external customers
• Attend and contribute to Customer Requirements Reviews
• Work as part of a multi‑functional bid team to produce a costed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for the proposed programme
• Identify opportunities to deliver the proposed programme quicker and at a lower cost whilst still meeting key requirements
• Create Anticipated Compliance Matrices against the customer’s technical requirements
• Create Technical Proposal documentation
• Attend and lead Technical Proposal Reviews
• Attend and contribute to Bid Reviews

Develop Roxel UK’s Bid Compilation Process and Product Development Process (~50%)

• Develop an awareness of other NPI models used across the aerospace and defence industries
• Identify opportunities and ways of working to reduce the time and costs of NPI programmes at Roxel UK
• Work cross‑functionally to produce tools and templates to help bid teams create costed programmes quicker, cheaper, and more robustly
• Update Roxel’s QMS processes associated with bid compilation to improve clarity on roles / responsibilities (using a RACI structure) and the use of tools / templates / historic data

Experience and Background

Qualifications

• A formal qualification (degree or equivalent) in an Engineering or Chemistry related field

Experience

Essential Experience

• Experience working in an engineering product development role
• Experience of scoping, compiling, and costing proposed engineering development programmes in line with customer requirements
• IT literate with experience of working with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Knowledge of document/report writing
• An ability to assimilate and evaluate technical information from a wide range of disciplines
• An ability to present complex information clearly and logically to specialist and non‑specialist engineers

Desirable Experience

• An interest in business and commercial awareness
• Knowledge of trials/assessment testing (e.g. structural testing, vibration, etc.)

Person Specification

• Demonstrate behaviours that align with Roxel’s values of ‘Commitment’, ‘Innovation’, ‘Trust’ and ‘Teamwork’
• Communicate and work effectively with other disciplines
• Be able to communicate and work well with the customer to meet their requirements
• Organisational skills, able to manage own time and prioritise tasks

Salary and Additional Benefits

Salary Band: £30,818 to £44,576 per annum

Additional Benefits: Success Sharing Bonus Scheme, Contributory pension, on‑site parking, subsidised canteen, occupational sick pay, professional membership, Perkbox, income protection, death in service, HealthShield, Sell and Buy Holiday, cycle to work scheme, workwear, car scheme.

Hours of Work

08:00–16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00–13:00 Friday

Homeworking

The role is eligible for ad hoc hybrid working after successful probation.

Location

United Kingdom (Roxel UK)

Holidays

25 + statutory days per annum pro‑rata