Hybrid Materials Capability Acquisition Engineer

at Rolls-Royce

• Job title: Materials Capability Acquisition Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Solihull, United Kingdom

About the role

• Materials Capability Acquisition Engineer at Rolls-Royce overseeing materials characterisation in aerospace manufacturing processes. Driving production readiness and technical leadership within a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex materials characterisation work packages through the full technology development lifecycle.
• Lead expert contributors and coordinate technical inputs.
• Ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Responsible for defined technical packages of work within Materials Capability Acquisition.
• Provide leadership and delivery against program milestones within agreed costs, timescales and quality requirements.
• Manage inputs from a team of metallurgical experts and compile reports for review at technical committees.
• Plan, develop and run metallic materials characterisation testing programs to de-risk and address knowledge gaps.
• Be a point of contact within Materials Capability Acquisition and share subject matter knowledge across the function.
• Actively promote and support the identification and implementation of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or PhD in Engineering or equivalent technical capability, based on practical knowledge and experience.
• Proven technical leadership and a team player, with ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, on time and to budget.
• Excellent communication, presentation and technical report writing skills.
• Sound understanding of metallurgy.
• Knowledge in the field of high temperature nickel alloys considered advantageous.
• Structured, goal-oriented, resilient work attitude and high motivation to solve challenges in a strong team.
• An ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems.
• Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks.
• Membership in a relevant professional body and attained / working towards Chartered status is preferred.

Benefits

• Work in a safety-first environment where doing the right thing and keeping it simple are core principles.
• Join a culture that values making a real difference through your work.
• Develop your career as a mid-career professional blending technical expertise with strong personal qualities.
• Thrive in a role that encourages integrity, accountability, resilience, and curiosity.
• Collaborate and build relationships in a team-focused environment while also working independently.
• Take initiative, lead, and make smart decisions with confidence and support.
• Grow through continuous learning, openness to improvement, and exposure to challenging opportunities.