Vessels Producibility Design Engineer - Submarines

Job DescriptionVessels Producibility Design Engineer - SubmarinesFull TimeDerbyWhy Rolls-Royce?There is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and committed individual to work as a leader within the Vessels design producibility section supporting the DE Group Lead.We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.This role will largely focus on improvements to extant definitions to ensure clarity, compliance with design intent as detailed in DDR’s and DSR and remove cost drivers supporting the enterprise cost and drumbeat targets.In addition to the above tasks the successful applicant shall support the team in dealing with emergent manufacturing issues, supplier queries and answering QNs. Although initially this role will be design focussed, there will be opportunity to broaden into a true producibility role, absorbing manufacturing design and improvement tasks.This role is a leadership role so also requires the successful applicant to have the softer skills of people leadership and resource management.We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.Your needs are as unique as you are. 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, on average three days per week.What you will be doing:With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to be part of:Deployment of DAR and PCB processTechnical Authority – Ensure deign intent is achievedReduction in cost of non-quality across the product familyLiaison with other departments such as DE&T, Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing to ensure delivery of parts to set timescales and targeted costs.Drive continuous improvements to eliminate the need for concessions and rework.Control and reduce costs to drive profitability in the factory by continuously challenging the methods of manufacture.People leadershipWho we’re looking for:At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do.  These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:A good understanding of ASME Y14.5 (Drawing standard)Solid Design Engineering background.Familiarity with ASME III calculations.Good interpersonal skills.Experience of root cause analysis.An awareness of manufacturing techniques and capabilities including machining and welding.Familiarity with NDE techniques and limitations.Design for X experience (where X is, cost, manufacture, maintenance and build).We’re 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.You can learn more about our global inclusion strategy at To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.Closing date: 10th January 2024#LI-LS1Job CategoryMechanical SystemsPosting Date14 Dec 2023; 00:12