Rolls-Royce
Component Design Engineer - Engineering for Production and Aftermarket
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Component Design Engineer – Engineering for Production and Aftermarket
Location: Derby
Type: Full-time (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.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Component Design Engineer within the Engineering for Production and Aftermarket (EPA) team.
This team forms part of the Turbomachinery Hot Section organisation. The successful candidate would be working to support new component manufacture, engine build, overhaul deliveries in addition to on-wing service support.
What you will be doing:
As the Component Design Engineer, you will be accountable for:
- Supporting delivery of our suppliers through design/manufacturing collaboration and assessment of non-conformance.
- Protecting the fleet health by working with our Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) network to assess Technical Variances (TVs) and support engine overhaul deliveries.
- Driving the journey to zero defects, completing proactive tasks to reduce concessions TVs within production and aftermarket respectively.
- Supporting on-wing service issues to ensure our products achieve the maximum time on wing (ToW) possible, whilst ensuring product safety.
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Preferred requirements:
- Component design background with product safety understanding and Turbomachinery (gas turbine) architecture familiarisation.
- Experience of assessing non-conformance.
- Manufacturing engineering understanding/experience (e.g. DfM).
- Experienced in problem solving, stakeholder management, technical leadership and team leadership
- Understanding of Zero Defects
- Understanding of gas turbine overhaul and product lifecycle.
- Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline. Other qualifications, in combination with relevant experience, may also be considered.
Benefits will include:
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- 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!
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
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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.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be SNBG 7-10.
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Closing date: 13th September
Job Category: Mechanical Systems
Posting Date: 27 Aug 2026; 00:08
Posting End Date: 26 Aug 2026
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