Senior Design Engineer - Submarines

ZipRecruiter; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for their Submarine division in Derby. The role involves innovative mechanical design, full lifecycle project contributions, and integration of complex engineering concepts. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical engineering skills, experience with CAD, and a relevant engineering background.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Exceptional employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with relevant industrial background.
• Proficiency in CAD design software is essential.
• Exposure to pre-defined engineering fields and relevant qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Creating designs and developing solutions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Documenting engineering information and presenting technical reviews.
• Integrating engineering concepts across multiple functions.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD design software

Cross-disciplinary engineering

Education

Chartered/Degree/HND/HNC/Apprentice Trained

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer - Submarines

Location: Derby

Employment Type: Full Time / On-site

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby. If you are a Senior Design Engineer or Project Design Engineer with a passion for engineering, mechanical design experience from concept to delivery, and believe you can make a difference in our Submarines business, we want to hear from you. Apply online now.

What We Offer: Excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional employee benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating component, assembly, and system designs, along with through-life justification, meeting requirements for life, cost, availability, and safety margins.
• Developing full life cycle design solutions from concept through manufacture, operation, and disposal.
• Integrating cross-disciplinary engineering concepts across manufacturing, simulation, materials, testing, and supply chain functions.
• Documenting and verifying information against sound mechanical engineering practices and references.
• Presenting at technical reviews before peers and expert panels.
• Publishing safety and technical reports for customer and regulatory review.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer, preferably with exposure to process plant, mechanical components, machining, tooling, handling, lifting, special purpose machinery, pressure vessels, boilers, or assembly processes.
• Proficiency with CAD design software.
• Background in industries such as Civil Nuclear, Marine, Petro-Chemical, Oil & Gas, or Special Purpose Machinery Engineering.
• Relevant qualifications or experience (Chartered/Degree/HND/HNC/Apprentice Trained).

Why Rolls-Royce? We are a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet. Design and development engineering are at the core of our work. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and developing a workforce that reflects different backgrounds and perspectives.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, applicants must hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application process for security clearance if needed.

Posting Details: Date: 04 Jun 2025; End Date: 13 Jun 2025

Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX