Job Description

Materials Application Engineer – Light Alloys & Steel

Permanent – Full-Time

Derby (3 Days a week on site)

We have an exciting and rare opportunity to join our team of materials engineers supporting Rolls-Royce engines throughout their life-cycle.

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.

What you will be doing:

Providing knowledge and expertise to a range of tasks (often challenging and complex), the ideal candidate should have a background in materials engineering but applicants with an R&T, manufacturing or design background would be considered. The role requires a proactive approach to continuous learning, good communication and written skills and be able to work well in a team. In return the role provides a great opportunity to develop a wide variety of skills alongside a diverse group of professionals.

Key Accountabilities

• To resolve problems through evaluative judgements. Analyses factual information from multiple sources, interprets results and identifies effective solutions by applying their own technical knowledge, expertise and engineering judgement.
• Is responsible for defined technical packages of work providing leadership and delivery against programme milestones within agreed costs, timescales and quality requirements.
• To be a point of contact within Materials Engineering and to share subject matter knowledge across the function. This may include providing advisory services to designated customers, influencing their peer group, representing senior departmental staff and acting as advisor / coach on matters where they are technically authoritative.
• To understand company business objectives and ensure that the work they do supports this; To act in accordance with both the company values and those associated with being a professional engineer.
• To actively promote, encourage and support the identification and implementation of continuous improvement both within and outside their immediate sphere and prompt action across the wider team.

Key Experiences and any Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, Master's or PhD in ideally in Materials Engineering or equivalent technical capability based on practical knowledge and experience.
• Technical experience relevant to the Materials Engineering discipline although experience in R&T, manufacturing or design will be considered.
• An ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking to a range of technical problems.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks would be an advantage but not essential.
• Membership in a relevant professional body appropriate to the region. In the UK - attained / working towards Chartered status is preferred however opportunity to develop this in role will be provided.

Regional Benefits

Our People are our power, so when join Rolls-Royce you are offered more than a salary. You are given a choice of flexible benefits from life insurance to gym discounts and tax free cycling.

• 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
• Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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 CDS 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.

Closing Date: 08/11/2026

People Leader: Anthony Martin

Recruiter: Ashley Ellis-Beeston

Job Category: Engineering Materials

Posting Date: 23 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date: 08 Nov 2026