About this Overhaul Methods Engineer role at Rolls-Royce
Job Description
Overhaul Methods Engineer
Full Time
Derby/Hybrid
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.
Position Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team in Engineering Delivery – ET&S, which is critically important to the success of our business in delivering increased product throughput within our MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) network over the coming years.
As a Methods Engineer, you will join one of our Overhaul Methods Engineering teams and be instrumental in the development and verification of Overhaul Methods and Maintenance Instructions including Engine Assembly / Disassembly Methods, publication of all associated instructions and associated support to our domestic and external MRO Network.
What you will be doing
Be part of a team of experienced engineers, driving towards the Engine Team goals focusing on Quality, Cost, Delivery, and development of capability.
Drive for Zero Defects using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools as appropriate e.g., Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Process Flow Diagrams, Feasibility Assessments, Measurement Systems Analysis and Manufacturing Acceptance. Work with all functions to reduce risk and drive Right First Time.
Plan and manage activities, communicating status to relevant stakeholders.
Supporting the MRO Network with implementation of Overhaul Methods providing technical responses to queries (e.g. Technical Variance, Overhaul Information Notice), and supporting Overhaul Method Verification using First Article Inspection Review and Approval (FAIR).
Develop your professional competency to enable attainment of signatory authority e.g., Methods Engineering Approvals (inc. Competent Author and Technical Approver), Manufacturing Engineering Authority, Compliance Verification Engineer.
Continuously seek to expand knowledge and experience to increase effectiveness in undertaking existing and new activities.
Provide coaching and technical support to others within their area of competence.
Position qualifications
With an eye for detail, you will have good technical engine knowledge and a significant appreciation of the importance of design change and compliance to type design data. Able to interpret, read and work from engineering drawings.
Results driven and able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
HNC or above in Engineering (Mechanical or Aeronautical)
Experience of applying the Manufacturing Engineering Skills & Knowledge and the Zero Defects / APQP toolset including PFMEA, MSA, 8D Problem solving, FAIR, Method Verification (MVA), Design for Assembly, Service and MRO.
Regional Benefits
Generous Annual Leave
Retirement Savings
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.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be grade SNBG 7-10.
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Grade: SNBG 7-10
Closing Date: 9th September 2026
People Leader: Steven Bosworth
For further information please contact: Batinder Chana
