Repair Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Repair Design Engineer

Location: Bristol – Hybrid (Minimum 3 Days On-Site Per Week)
Working Pattern: Full Time

Grade: SNBG 07-10

As a Repair Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting operational Defence customers and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facilities. You will be responsible for developing, validating, and implementing innovative repair solutions that extend the life of mission-critical components. Working with advanced aerospace technology, you will ensure that Rolls-Royce engines remain operational, efficient, and cost-effective.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a huge diversity of products, including engines such as Adour, EJ200, RB199, Gem, Gnome, Viper, Spey, MTR390, MT30, Pegasus, TP400, MRTT, and WR21. If you are passionate about problem-solving and engineering excellence, this is your opportunity to contribute to industry-leading projects.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Repair Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering technical solutions that support the repair and maintenance of critical aerospace components. Key responsibilities include:

• Defining, developing, and substantiating Repair Instructions and coordinating implementation at internal and external Repair suppliers.
• Establishing acceptance standards for service-run components and supporting MRO operations in hardware disposition.
• Collaborating with Materials Repair Technology teams to develop and apply innovative repair and inspection technologies.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce repair costs and improve component reliability.
• Driving continuous improvement in processes and tools used for developing and supporting repair instructions.

Who We’re Looking For

At Rolls-Royce, we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple, and make a difference. These principles guide us and are an essential part of our assessment process.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A degree in a STEM subject or relevant engineering experience (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical, or Controls).
• A broad understanding of gas turbine technologies (training can be provided).
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
• The ability to manage multiple delivery commitments across different customers and timelines.

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.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to SNBG 7-10.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.  

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our People | Rolls-Royce

Job Category

Engineering for Services

Posting Date

06 Oct 2026; 00:10

Posting End Date

19 Oct 2026