Configuration & Data Management Engineer - Submarines

Job Description Configuration & Data Management Engineer - Submarines Full Time Derby An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Configuration & Data Management Engineer to join Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby. What you will be doing: We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Configuration and Data Management engineer who will be involved with leading our Configuration Management (CM) team throughout the CADMID lifecycle. This critical role involves driving excellence in prioritising activities, fostering continuous improvement and transformational change. Configuration and Data Management is a key enabler for Rolls-Royce to maintain the transparency and integrity of the definition data for all our products. Responsibilities Champion a culture of product safety, psychological safety, and adaptability within the group. Potentially lead the commitment, acceptance, and prioritisation of workload and allocate CM group resources effectively. Ensure the delivery of objectives that are aligned to programme milestones while maintaining cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders. Prepare and maintain CM documentation to ensure completeness and compliance with the applicable Rolls-Royce, customer, and regulatory quality procedures and standards throughout the whole product lifecycle. Create an environment that enables continuous improvement and transformation to enhance efficiency and performance through the automation of CM processes, using executive tools and ensuring compliance with CM policies and quality standards. Establish a culture of understanding of, and adherence to CM principles across the engineering organisation. Support the capability development and professional growth of the team members. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home or another remote location. It a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, frequency will depend on business needs, nature of role, what works for the team and for the individual. Discover more on our GBS Service Portal about hybrid working. 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 form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. CM2 accreditation (preferred) or a strong understanding of CM principles (ISO10007). A proven engineering background, ideally within mechanical or electrical engineering contexts. Good organisational, presentation, communication, and negotiation skills. Ability to balance attention to detail with a pragmatic approach to delivery, ensuring safety of the product is always maintained. A degree in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience). Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.   It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role. We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines 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. Grade Level: NGS 8 - 10 Job Category Validation and Verification Posting Date 11 Dec 2025; 00:12 Posting End Date 18 Dec 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.