Chief Engineer - Secondary Propulsion Programme - Submarines
Job Description
Chief Engineer Secondary Propulsion Programme - Submarines
Office Based
Derby
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chief Engineer within the Secondary Propulsion Team at Rolls-Royce Submarines.
As Chief Engineer, you will be leading the successful delivery of safe, capable, Secondary Propulsion products into the Dreadnought Submarine programme, which will enable the UK Government and Royal Navy to maintain the nation's enduring nuclear deterrent programme. This role also includes the provision of engineering support to supplied Astute Class Secondary Propulsion products.
What you will be doing:
Chief Engineer, Secondary Propulsion is responsible for:
1. Setting the overall engineering strategy and direction for Dreadnought and Astute Secondary Propulsion product programmes, to ensure customer and business expectations are achieved or exceeded.
2. Leading the engineering team through the design, manufacture, delivery, certification and support of the Dreadnought and Astute Class Secondary Propulsion products.
3. Flawless product safety management, working closely with the supply chain, internal teams, ship builder and end-user organisations to ensure the safety of our products is maintained at all times.
Who we're looking for:
The role-specific requirements:
1. Proven ability to successfully lead and deliver complex, safety critical, engineering programmes, with the behaviours expected of a senior engineering leader in Rolls-Royce.
2. Relevant knowledge and experience of the design, manufacture and testing of complex Electrical & Mechanical Systems, preferably submarine propulsion systems.
3. Degree in a relevant engineering or science-based subject.
4. Chartered status with a recognised and applicable engineering or science-based institution.
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. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines 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 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. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
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