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Job Description

A new, exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lifecycle Engineer to join our Product Maturity & Cost team within Controls Lifecycle Engineering.

The Controls Lifecycle Engineering team provides technical support for in-service mechanical and electrical system products across the Civil, Commercial, and Business Aviation engine families, including air, oil, fuel, and electrical Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). They focus on maintaining the continued successful in-service operation and reliability of engine fleets by analyzing LRU service data to provide insights and influence safety, reliability, and cost improvements.

The Lifecycle Engineer will be responsible for delivering meaningful insights and identifying opportunities for significant cost and maturity improvements. They should be motivated to realize these opportunities and capable of leading their delivery through appropriate channels.

This role offers opportunities to work with internal and external Customers, Partners, Suppliers, and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul facilities, driving data delivery and monitoring performance.

Highly flexible with an engineering background, they will support wider Lifecycle Engineering activities such as unit and fleet investigations.

The role can be based in Birmingham or Derby, depending on the candidate's circumstances.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is an iconic brand at the forefront of innovation for over a century, designing, building, and servicing systems that provide critical power with safety and reliability.

We foster an inclusive, innovative culture that invests in your growth and offers opportunities to make a difference.

What We Offer

Excellent development opportunities, competitive salary, and benefits including bonus, employee support, and discounts. Hybrid working allows flexibility between office and remote work, with an expectation of about three days in the office weekly.

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with LRUs Suppliers and MRO facilities to improve support, including reliability data analysis.
• Develop insights and metrics on LRU performance to identify safety, reliability, and cost drivers.
• Present analysis to Project, Engineering, and Supplier Management teams.
• Lead changes to address these drivers via Lifecycle Engineering and Project processes.
• Enhance LRU data management systems for better insight generation.
• Support the wider team with cost and maturity challenges.

Key Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in STEM or relevant engineering experience (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical, Controls). Other qualifications with experience may be considered.
• Strong numeracy, technical and analytical skills, with problem-solving ability and systems thinking.
• Knowledge of in-service and control systems, especially for civil aerospace engines, is advantageous.
• Experience with software and database tools like Python, Jango, and Azure Dev Ops is a plus.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and presentation skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Good time management and risk management skills in high-pressure environments.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, including refugees.