Assistant Chief Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Chief Design Engineer - Future Programmes Civil.

Location: Derby/ Dahlewitz

Working Pattern: Full Time / Permanent

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Chief Design Engineer to join the Future Programmes Civil.

As ACDE for the Future Programmes Civil you will manage the Systems Design and Integration activity through the test phase of the Large Engine Demonstrator, whilst also leading the design activity for a Small Engine Demonstrator as we seek to gain entry to the single aisle market.  The demonstrator environment is an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology, whilst also defining and enacting new, leaner, simpler ways of working.

What you will be doing

In this role you will act as a delegate for the CDE as required and assist CDE in flow down of sub-system and product system requirements.

• Assist the CDE in the generation and creation of a robust whole product integrated design plan by managing the Design Iteration and Approval process on behalf of the CDE
• Task and manage the allocated systems design teams including budget and planning requirements.
• To capture, manage and maintain all critical data created within their team (e.g. technical reports, models, design data or validation & verification data) in line with the processes and guidelines defined by their capability.
• Assess and sentence non-conformance at a whole product or system level.
• Manage the Product Introduction Lifecycle Management (PILM) process on behalf of the CDE.
• To ensure appropriate buy-off of key project decisions within their capability’s accountability, including consultation of relevant experts and initiation of peer reviews.

Position Qualifications:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles and for this role we are looking for someone with:

• Qualified to at least degree level
• Understanding of Product Change control including APQP and Product Introduction Lifecycle Management experience
• Project Management experience in planning, controlling budgets and driving to schedules
• Engineering and technical competence, demonstrated within and NPI or Demonstrator environment.
• Experience applying Systems approach or equivalent (Robust Design lead, Black belt, etc.)
• Experience in leading an Engineering team

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 is 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 priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

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: 2nd September 2026

People Leader – Mark Taylor

Grade: Level C

For further information, please contact: Gauri Sood

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

19 Aug 2026; 00:08

Posting End Date

02 Sept 2026