Materials Engineer

Job Title: Materials Engineer

Working Pattern: Full Time days

Working location: Bristol/Hybrid (minimum 3 days in the office)

We currently have exciting opportunities within the Materials Applications team for talented and enthusiastic Materials Engineers. The roles are based in the Defence Aerospace Sector in Bristol. The Materials Applications team is responsible for delivering design, development, manufacturing, testing and in-service Materials support to Defence Aerospace Projects. The team has multiple relationships, both internally and externally, with defined customer service level agreements of performance and delivery to deadlines.

The Materials Application role provides the opportunity to gain experience of the materials, processes, components and products produced by Rolls‑Royce and its suppliers as well as developing key skills and competencies for further personal development.

• Provide technical and expert materials advice across the Defence Bristol programmes
• Support design of test programmes and analysis of test programme data
• Investigate engineering development, production manufacturing and in-service issues using a structured analytical approach and presenting findings clearly and authoritatively
• Participate in continuous improvement projects

• A qualification in Materials Science or Engineering or significant relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and the ability to build good working relationships across the business
• Experience of a highly regulated industry
• Good analytical skills

To work for the Rolls‑Royce Defence 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.

• Generous Annual Leave
• Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls‑Royce
• Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
• Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes

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.