Fans & Compressors Product Designer

Job Description Fans & Compressors Product Designer Full-time Bristol/Hybrid What you will be doing Rolls-Royce is leading the propulsion development for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), creating the next-generation engine for the Tempest fighter jet. This pioneering project will define the future of air combat, offering a unique, once-in-a-generation chance to be part of something truly transformative. As a Fans & Compressors Product Designer within the Global Mechanical Systems Capability team in Bristol, you’ll apply your expertise in product design to support the full engineering lifecycle. You’ll be involved in resolving complex problems, defining system requirements, designing and integrating components, conducting technical analysis, and verifying product performance—ensuring every element meets both physical and functional expectations. Responsibilities As a Fans & Compressors Product Designer, you’ll apply your understanding of gas turbine operation and system interactions to support the design and development of advanced propulsion systems. Your responsibilities will include: Creating and refining product system designs using Systems Engineering principles and robust design tools. Investigating and resolving technical issues, including managing root cause analyses and coordinating with multiple stakeholders. Defining and managing system-level requirements and ensuring appropriate flow-down to component level. Supporting design changes and technical approvals throughout the product lifecycle. Coordinating design and verification activities across multidisciplinary teams, including those in different locations. Why Rolls-Royce? Work with us and we’ll welcome you into a culture of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. We will listen first, embrace feedback and act with integrity. We will invest in your continuous learning and development, and make sure you have access to a wide breadth and depth of opportunities to grow. 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 Being a part of Rolls-Royce you’ll know we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our behaviours. They are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. A degree in Engineering (Bachelor or Master) or equivalent experience. Strong technical understanding of mechanical design, with awareness of related disciplines such as manufacturing, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and cost engineering. A logical and analytical approach to solving complex technical problems, balancing both engineering and business needs. Familiarity with product integrity, certification frameworks, and associated regulatory requirements. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present and influence at all levels. Professional membership preferred (e.g. working towards or holding Chartered status in the UK, or equivalent regionally). Join us & help Rolls-Royce to become a high-performing, competitive, resilient business. 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 be Staff Grade 7 – 9. 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. 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. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. Learn more about our global Inclusion Strategy To work for Rolls-Royce 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: SNBG 7 - 9 Closing Date: 28/07/2025 Job Category Mechanical Systems Posting Date 14 Jul 2025; 00:07 Posting End Date 28 Jul 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.