Job Description
Job Title: Welding Engineer - Submarines
Shift: Day shift with potential for a 2-shift pattern (shift premium paid)
Location: Derby - Office based
An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer role in the Welding Team at Rolls-Royce Submarines.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Our submarines business designs, manufactures, supplies, and supports nuclear propulsion systems for the Royal Navy. We lead in propulsion system development and are the sole provider and technical authority. Join us for an inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in your growth and offers diverse career opportunities.
Role Overview
The Welding Engineer will develop and implement various welding techniques for manual, automated, and mechanized processes, focusing on primary circuit and core components. They will influence the design and manufacturing of key submarine reactor components, ensuring quality and efficiency.
Responsibilities
* Ensure proper selection of welding techniques, processes, and procedures.
* Drive continuous improvement projects from concept to implementation.
* Support manufacturing performance, process improvements, and factory flow.
* Liaise with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to provide welding expertise.
* Support shop floor issues, non-conformance investigations, and welders’ qualifications.
* Participate in manufacturing meetings to ensure metrics are met.
* Design, develop, justify, and apply high-integrity welding techniques.
Qualifications & Skills
* Experience in developing and qualifying welding techniques per relevant codes.
* Knowledge of boiler and pressure vessel standards.
* Focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
* Proven project management skills.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Qualifications
* Professional welding qualifications (e.g., IIW/EWF Welding Engineer or Technologist, IEng, CEng, MSc Welding Engineering).
* Engineering degree or equivalent.
* Relevant industrial welding experience.
Additional Information
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Candidates must hold UK nationality and a Security Check (SC) clearance. Rolls-Royce supports the application process for clearance if needed.
Job Category: Manufacturing & Engineering
Posting Date: 06 May 2025
Closing Date: 30 May 2025
Location: Derby, ENG - DE23 8NX
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