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An exciting opportunity has arisen within the IMRS (Inspection Maintenance and Repair Services) Engineering Team in Derby. IMRS is part of the Services Delivery Business Unit within Submarines, responsible for developing and deploying tailored repair and maintenance solutions to support the in‑service maintenance of the UK submarine fleet and submarine design and build programmes.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Support the development and day‑to‑day governance of the IMRS design capability.
* Provide support/supervision to other engineers with design and development tasks.
* Lead mechanical engineering projects from initial concept through to handover for implementation.
* Design mechanical components, mechanisms, and assemblies for all IMRS teams.
* Producing design solutions and engineering drawings.
* Technically check design solution and engineering drawings.
* Produce/technically check engineering calculations.
* Act a point of contact for statutory regulation compliance (UKCA/CE, Machinery Directive).
* Planning and scoping tasks, writing requirements documents.
* Present at design/gated review.
* Undertake build/assembly of equipment if required.
* Develop and test machines/equipment; troubleshoot and resolve design issues.
* Ensure all machines meet safety and compliance standards.
* Produce operator manuals, maintenance guides, and documentation packs.
* Providing technical support to sub‑contract manufacturers and then undertaking equipment build/assembly activities.
* Producing development test plans, then performing trials and demonstrations to fully validate and commission capabilities.
Shifts / Travel
The role is Derby based but requires travel across the UK for up to 90 days per year. Work is on 12‑hour shift patterns (days or nights) with flexible hours in Derby from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on standard days. Emergency deployments may be required with 48‑hour notice.
Who We Are Looking For
* An understanding of sound engineering principles, including: design for manufacture, design for assembly and maintenance, health and safety, concurrent engineering, and ideally an appreciation of the protocols associated with nuclear applications.
* Experience of the practical application, and ideally 'hands‑on' experience, of cutting machines, dressing machines.
* Previous machine design and development experience, and the production of the associated technical documentation.
* Familiarity with design tools/techniques and proficient in the use of CAD, ideally Siemens‑NX.
* Practical machining/workshop experience (Desired).
* A Mechanical Engineering related degree, or equivalent experience.
We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working allows a flexible balance between office, home or remote locations, with an expectation of attending the workplace three days per week on average.
To work for the Rolls‑Royce Submarines Business an individual must hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without caveats. Rolls‑Royce will support the application for clearance if not already in place.
Due to the nature of the work, the Business requires the candidate to be a UK national, or in MOd approved cases a Dual National from a non‑ITAR country.
We’re an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment.
For more information about our global inclusion strategy visit careers.rolls‑royce.com.
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