Job Description Mechanical Design Engineer NPI (Group Leader)– Submarines Full time Raynesway/Hybrid (3 days in office minimum) An opportunity has arisen for a Group Leader in the Pumps and Valves New Product Introduction (NPI) group, with Component Engineering. The NPI group deliver work packages that expand the Pumps and Valves product range, primarily through the adoption of new designs as well as develop the existing Pumps and Valves product capabilities. The NPI group is reaching a crucial time in the definition and substantiation of the Mk20 Main Coolant Pump (MCP), requiring: Anglicisation of the Mk20 MCP definition. Pump design basis capture. Substantiation of the Mk20 MCP. Support to Mk20 MCP design Verification and Validation (V&V) and requirements (DOORS) work packages. Support to product design and manufacture capability development. Responsibilities will include: Line managing the engineers in the team (Section Leaders (SLs)), including mid and end of year check-ins. Support to the wellbeing and safety, absence, and performance management of engineers within their group. Responsibility for resolving Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) issues raised by the team. Support to the recruitment of engineers into their group. Responsibility for the onboarding and mentoring of new starters. Delegated accountability for the governance and document approval of work within their group. Responsibility for cost adherence, quality, and delivery of all group outputs. Providing technical and strategic direction on projects in scope. Responsibility for the presence and quality of programme plans (P6 plans) for all key outputs within in their group. Representing the team at technical and non-technical forums, both internally and externally. Previous Section Lead experience is an advantage; however, those looking for their first leadership role are also encouraged to apply, as support and training will be provided. 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. 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. 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. Grade: 9-10 Closing Date: 12/06/2025 For further information please contact: Paul Gargett paul.gargett@rolls-royce.com Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 21 May 2025; 00:05 Posting End Date 12 Jun 2025