Job Description

Overhaul Methods and Tooling Engineer

Working Pattern - Full Time

Derby or Bristol / Hybrid

Rolls-Royce are seeking to fill a number of Engineering for Services career opportunities within our Civil and Defence divisions. We welcome candidates at all stages of their career, from early career applicants who are eager to develop through to experienced specialists.

These positions require a proactive approach to engineering challenges, emphasizing analytical skills, effective communication, collaboration, design safety, method development, and a deep understanding of the product life cycle from design to disposal. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and reliability.  We have several exciting opportunities Design Safety, Repair Engineering, and Overhaul, Methods & Maintenance development.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location.  It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement.  As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing:

 As an Engineering for Services Engineer at Rolls Royce, you will play a vital role in the development, design, and analysis of aerospace products for the full product life cycle.  This includes:

Utilise advanced analytical techniques to assess and improve product designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Conduct thorough investigations to identify root causes of engineering problems and implement effective solutions.

Effectively communicate complex technical information to diverse stakeholders, including engineering teams, management, and external partners.

Prepare detailed reports and presentations to support decision-making processes.

Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment, fostering strong relationships with engineers, designers, and manufacturing personnel to achieve project goals and timelines.

Implement best practices in design safety, conducting risk assessments and safety analyses to ensure that all aerospace products comply with regulatory requirements and internal safety standards.

Develop and refine engineering methods and processes that enhance product quality and efficiency.

Leverage innovative approaches and technologies to streamline design and manufacturing workflows.

Has a strong understanding of processes related to aerospace products, including design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing. Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure designs are optimized for full product life cycle while maintaining quality and performance.

Who we’re looking for

At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do.  These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Qualification to degree level in a STEM subject and with experience in a relevant engineering environment (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical or Controls).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of using data-driven approaches to inform decisions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.

Experience working in a collaborative team environment, demonstrating an ability to build strong working relationships

*To work for Rolls-Royce you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality*.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Job Category

Engineering for Services

Posting Date

25 Jul 2025; 00:07

Posting End Date

30 Aug 2025