Mechanical Design Engineer (Test Rigs) – Submarines
Location: Derby/Hybrid
Job Type: Full time
Our nuclear business is a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority, managing all aspects of plant design, safety, manufacture, performance, and through–life support.
As the Mechanical Design Engineer (Test Rigs), your role will involve supporting the design of new multi–million–pound test rigs and modifications to existing test rigs, primarily located in our Centre of Excellence for Engineering Test Laboratory at our main offices at Raynesway in Derby.
Responsibilities:
* Generating requirements, scoping work, and planning tasks in conjunction with stakeholders.
* Applying first principles to mechanical designs and standard fluid flow and thermal hydraulic theory to inform and justify design decisions around system and mechanical layout, component selection and sizing, manufacturability, and fit form and function.
* Integrating design and conventional health and safety principles, along with considerations from other disciplines, into credible technical solutions and arguments.
Who we're looking for:
* Experience ideally in a relevant, heavily regulated industry, such as Aerospace, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Energy, Water, or Nuclear.
* Experience of specifying, designing, justifying, building, and commissioning complex mechanical & fluid systems.
* Track record of delivering solutions against specific customer requirements to time, cost, and quality.
* Sound knowledge of engineering principles, process safety, and applicable codes & standards.
* Experience in producing detailed component and assembly drawings to a high standard inclusive of GD&T.
* Experience in the use of Unigraphics NX & Team Centre is highly desirable.
* Experience of operating complex fluid/chemical or mechanical systems is desirable.
* Understanding of design processes and design and safety assessment processes and tools, e.g., HAZOPs/FMEAs.
* Degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or another design engineering discipline.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that diverse perspectives are crucial to innovation and problem-solving.
To work for the Rolls–Royce Submarines business, an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls–Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently have this in place. Due to the nature of work and the protection of certain assets, we can only progress applications from individuals who are UK nationals or, in MoD approved cases, dual nationals.
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