Job Description Chief Design Engineer (PWR1 and PWR2) - Submarines Full Time Derby What you will be doing As the Chief Design Engineer you will hold a key governance role providing strategic direction for technical activities undertaken by the business. You will lead and develop a small multi-faceted team and you will have exposure and coverage across whole lifecycle and product groups. As the Chief Design Engineer you will be leading regular meetings and engagement with customer stakeholders at all levels and will have the opportunity to travel to customer operational bases. The Chief Design Engineer PWR1 and PWR2 role truly provides broad variety and an excellent platform to develop and progress through the business. Responsibilities Provide strategic engineering direction, governance and endorsement for technical activities undertaken by the business. Ensure that design, procurement, installation, configuration management, development and operation are undertaken in accordance with the appropriate standards and processes. Liaises with DBU Engineering Managers if the technical solution or product change being pursued by their programme is at variance with current policy or processes. Take the engineering lead on emergent technical issues and ensure that the Safety Alert and Red Top Process is implemented as necessary. Represent the Chief Engineer in discussions with customers and other stakeholders. Why Rolls-Royce? Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. As the Chief Design Engineer you will support the Chief Engineer’s role, as PWR1 and PWR2 Technical Authority representative, to ensure appropriate technical solutions and product safety are delivered whilst ensuring appropriate safety and engineering governance is applied. Is functionally accountable to the Chief Engineer PWR1 and PWR2. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. 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, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working. Who we’re looking for Being a part of Rolls-Royce you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Technical Leadership experience in a highly regulated environment Defence/Nuclear/Aerospace/Oil and Gas Knowledge of product technical attributes, life cycle requirements, product safety & regulatory requirements Experience dealing with customers and senior stakeholders meetings/reviews/committees. Project Management capabilities and experience Relevant Science/Engineering degree Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. 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. Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. Level B Contact Paul Gargett paul.gargettrolls-royce.com Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 12 Nov 2024; 00:11 Posting End Date 18 Nov 2024