Lead component engineering and sub-system design integration as Head of Component Engineering at Rolls-Royce, located in Derby - Raynesway. This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring a degree-level qualification, significant relevant experience, and UK national status with Security Check clearance.
Requirements
Qualified to Degree level or equivalent.
Significant level of relevant experience in engineering and technical product understanding.
Previous experience of integrating staff groups.
Must hold or be eligible to obtain Security Check clearance and be a UK national (or MoD-approved dual national).
Skills & Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Provide directional guidance and functional management of deployed engineering staff to ensure designs are fit for purpose.
Systems Engineering: Ensure requirements flow down accurately from system level to sub-system and component levels using appropriate tools.
Strategy Development: Lead sub-system strategy and rules, tools, methods, and processes consistent with overall product and system strategies.
Safety Management: Promote an ALARP safety culture within the sub-system team and support project chief engineers.
Potential transition routes: People from Senior Systems Engineer or Engineering Manager roles may bring cross-functional leadership and technical integration skills, alongside meeting degree and domain experience requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Head of Component Engineering
Full Time – Hybrid
Derby - Raynesway
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Key Accountabilities
Accountable for the sub-system design integration process and integration of staff to achieve this
Ensure the technical attributes of the Sub-System design (including cost) meet the agreed requirements
Ensure Sub-System definition is to the required professional standard (rules, tools, methods & Sub-System Strategy. E.g. House Styles, Product Lines)
Ensuring that the technical approval is done correctly and the design is fit for purpose, in accordance with the appropriate engineering process EP.1.1.
Ensure flow down of requirements from System level to Sub-system and then to Component level by the appropriate use of System Engineering tools.
Provide technical leadership, direction and functional management of the deployed Engineering staff (SSTL & SSDI), and line management of direct reports
Develop a SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced People) organisation with adequate capacity to support the sub-system through all life cycle using both RR and 3rd party capability
Define Sub-System rules, tools, methods & process
Leads Sub-System Strategy development to be consistent with Product, Product System, other Sub-Systems Strategies and Integrated commodity strategies. Whilst taking input requirements for future technology from FPE and engaging with the Chief of Technology to mature the contributing technologies to enable future architectures
Leads Sub-System development of Design Styles / Product Lines / House Styles
Leads the integration of lessons learnt into the Sub-System rules, tools, methods and operational practices
Promote an ALARP safety culture within the Sub-system team and support the project Chief Engineers in their safety obligations by deploying SQEP SSTLs
Key Experiences and Qualifications
Qualified to Degree level or equivalent
Significant level of relevant experience
Previous experience of integrating staff groups
Relevant Engineering and technical Product understanding
Enthusiastic in influencing a changing programme and requirements, and in new methods of working
Regional Benefits
Generous Annual Leave
Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
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Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
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.
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
