Job Description
Mechanical Integrity Engineer (Structural Systems Design)
Bristol
SNBG 7-10
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:
A Mechanical Integrity Engineer supports the Design function by undertaking analysis of the proposed designs to ensure that they are robust and that they meet requirements. A Mechanical Integrity Engineer also makes recommendations to optimise the design and applies Robust Engineering (Design for Process Excellence) principles.
Specifically, the Structural Systems Design (SSD) department (part of Mechanical Integrity) is where all the mechanical sub-systems of the engine are brought together and optimised into a full engine system. SSD engineers are responsible for understanding, modelling, analysing and post processing results to define and influence the static, dynamic (rotordynamics, vibration and balancing) and extreme event (e.g. Fan Blade-Off) behaviour of the engine at a Product System level. This involves using analytical tools and methods ranging from hand calculations to complex design space exploration/optimisation. In the later stages of the design cycle, the role can include the correlation of engine test data (i.e. vibration) with the SSD analytical predictions. The typical tool used by SSD is the Whole Engine Mechanical Model (WEMM), which is a Finite Element (FE) model of the entire engine plus surrounding structures. In addition to programme delivery the team supports continuous capability development via identify opportunities for improvement in tools, methods and processes and supporting the SMEs in development and deployment of enhanced capability.
What you will be doing:
- To conduct Structure Mechanical Design and Analysis. This includes selection and generation as well as involvement in further development of numerical models, use of numeral calculation methods, developing of interdisciplinary agreed boundary conditions and implementation into own models as well as into models of other disciplines (e.g. performance), plausibility check of boundary conditions, execution and analysis of numerical model calculations, understanding calculations as well as derive suggestion for improvements.
- To conduct Structure Mechanical experiments. This includes preparation of experiment specification for tests on test rigs and engines, supervision and support of experiments, plausibility check of results during the execution of the test, analysis and interpretation of test results and comparison with analytical and/or empirical models.
- 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/investigations of work providing delivery against programme milestones within agreed cost, timescale and quality requirements.
- To be a point of contact within a given engineering discipline 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 and function objectives and ensure that the work they do supports this. To always 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 (s of tools, processes and methods) both within and outside their immediate sphere and prompt action across the wider team.
Who we’re looking for:
- Bachelor's degree or Master's in Engineering or regional equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Strong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and have an understanding of cross-discipline engineering concepts which include but are not limited to manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering and product definition.
- An ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters.
- Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks.
- Membership of a relevant professional body appropriate to region. In the UK - attained/ working towards Chartered status is preferred (and equivalent regional variations).
- Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organisation.
- Experience in or a keen desire to learn static and dynamic finite element modelling and analysis methods (e.g. NASTRAN, NX, Hyperworks) is desirable.
- Basic knowledge of bespoke tools coding and data processing is desirable e.g. writing scripts in MATLAB, VBA or Python.
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.
To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business, you will need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.
Job Category
Mechanical Systems
Posting Date
12 Aug 2026; 00:08
Posting End Date
26 Aug 2026
