Mechanical Design & Product Definition Engineers
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What you'll do
- Design, integration and development of complex aerospace products
- Supporting both new product development and in-service programmes
- Translating engineering requirements into robust, manufacturable and certifiable solutions
- Mechanical Component Design
- Product Design Integration
- Structures and Installations
- Mechanical Control Units
- Transmission Systems
- Turbomachinery Components
- Product Definition and CAD
- Design Development and Technical Assurance
What they're looking for
- Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)
- Experience within mechanical design, product development or engineering integration
- Strong understanding of engineering drawing and product definition principles
- Experience working within complex engineering environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Security Check clearance (or ability to obtain)
- UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national
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Job Description
Mechanical Design & Product Definition Engineers
Location: Inchinnan
Rolls-Royce is seeking talented Mechanical Design & Product Definition Engineers to support a range of current and future opportunities across our Defence business.
Our Mechanical Systems teams are responsible for the design, integration and development of complex aerospace products, supporting both new product development and in-service programmes. These teams play a critical role in translating engineering requirements into robust, manufacturable and certifiable solutions.
We are interested in hearing from engineers with experience in mechanical design, product definition, component design and systems integration who are excited by the opportunity to work on advanced aerospace and defence programmes.
What you could be working on
Mechanical Component Design
Product Design Integration
Structures and Installations
Mechanical Control Units
Transmission Systems
Turbomachinery Components
Product Definition and CAD
Design Development and Technical Assurance
What we're looking for
Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree (or equivalent experience)
Experience within mechanical design, product development or engineering integration
Strong understanding of engineering drawing and product definition principles
Experience working within complex engineering environments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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.
If you have experience in mechanical design, product integration or aerospace engineering and would like to contribute to future Rolls-Royce Defence programmes, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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.
To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence Early Life Cycle 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.
Job Category
Mechanical SystemsPosting Date
04 Sept 2026; 00:09Posting End Date
03 Sept 2026Company
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