
Materials Capability Acquisition Engineer
Rolls-Royce
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Solihull • United Kingdom
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About the role
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
materials characterisationmetallurgyhigh temperature nickel alloystechnical report writingproject managementanalytical thinkinginnovative thinkingcontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
technical leadershipteam playercommunicationpresentationgoal-orientedresilientproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreePhDChartered status