- Location
- Solihull, United Kingdom
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description
Senior Specialist - Fuel Pumps & Metering Units
Full Time – Hybrid
Solihull
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.
Key Accountabilities
- Strategy. Actively participate in the development of the Fuel Controls Units and fuel system strategy, ensuring alignment of fuel pump and fuel metering unit technologies with future engine, customer and business requirements. Recognised as a technical authority influencing senior engineering, programme and business leaders
- Capability Development. Lead the development of specialist capabilities in the design, integration, validation and in-service support of mechanical and electro-mechanical fuel pumps and metering units. Drives implementation of innovative technologies, tools, methodologies and engineering practices
- System Integration. Provides leadership in the integration of fuel pump and metering units within the overall fuel system architecture, ensuring compatibility with the overarching control system
- Collaboration. Proactively develops and participates in internal and external specialist networks across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, customers, academia and industry partners. Represents Rolls-Royce in collaborative technology and research activities relating to fuel control units
- Leadership. Provides technical direction and coaching to engineers and specialists across control systems and wider engineering functions. Leads technical reviews, design governance activities and specialist working groups
- Standards Definition. Contributes to the development of internal standards, engineering practices and external industry guidance related to fuel control units, product integrity, safety and certification
- Product Integrity & Airworthiness. Provides specialist guidance to ensure designs comply with safety, reliability and certification requirements throughout product development and in-service operation.
Key Experiences and Qualifications
- Deep technical knowledge of positive displacement and centrifugal pumping technologies fuel pumps (mechanical and electro-mechanical), fuel metering units and their associated design, tolerancing and assembly principles
- Experience of resolving complex technical issues using analytical and experimental methods
- Experience managing technical risk, product integrity and compliance within a regulated environment
- Intellectual Property, Export Control and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated record of innovation, capability development and knowledge leadership
- Professionally qualified Engineer (UK minimum BEng degree or national equivalent, with higher degree desirable)
- UK Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional registration
- Willingness and drive to progress towards engineering fellowship in this discipline
- Demonstrated technical leadership within aerospace fuel systems, mechanical/electro-mechanical control systems or related safety-critical equipment
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Regional Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave
- Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust
- 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
- Your Shares: Matched is a simple way to own Rolls-Royce shares and invest in our future, together. Buy one share, get one free!
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.
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.