Engineer - Component Design

Rolls-Royce SMR

Derby, United Kingdom
Base: £40,000 - £52,500; bonus/equity: 12.5% perfo...
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Develop and mature mechanical component designs
Integrate technical, manufacturing, regulatory requirements
Own digital product definition and documentation
** Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Component Engineer to design and deliver safety-critical reactor components within the Major Reactor Island Equipment team. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience in regulated environments, and a collaborative mindset to contribute to innovative energy solutions. **

Job Summary

  • This role contributes to the end-to-end design and delivery of safety-critical reactor components.
  • We are looking for a Component Engineer – Major Reactor Island Equipment, reporting into one of our Major Reactor Island Equipment Engineering Managers.
  • This is an opportunity to apply rigorous engineering thinking in an evolving environment, combining problem-solving capability, curiosity and collaboration to shape products of national and global significance.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Component Engineer to design and deliver safety-critical reactor components within the Major Reactor Island Equipment team. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience in regulated environments, and a collaborative mindset to contribute to innovative energy solutions. **

Salary

Base: £40,000 - £52,500; Bonus/Equity: 12.5% performance related target opportunity; Benefits: £2,200 benefits allowance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and mature mechanical component designs
  • Integrate technical, manufacturing, regulatory requirements
  • Own digital product definition and documentation
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks
  • Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering
  • Working knowledge of regulated engineering environments

Nice-to-have

  • Problem-solving capability
  • Curiosity and collaboration
  • Transferable skills from other industries

Key Requirements

  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards it
  • Experience of mechanical or equipment design across product development lifecycles
  • Design substantiation and component manufacturing routes
  • Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
  • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Basic financial probity check

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