CAD Engineer at Rolls-Royce

We’re now looking for a CAD Engineer to support our Components & Layouts team, contributing to the development and integration of high‑integrity product definitions. This is a key role in maturing our SMR design, shaping layout integration, and ensuring robust, compliant engineering outputs across a fast‑growing, highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities 

We’ll need you to be responsible for:

• Creating and maintaining high‑quality 3D models, 2D drawings and integrated layout assemblies in Siemens NX.
• Supporting configuration, change control and the accuracy of CAD deliverables across the lifecycle.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to translate requirements into clear, integrated product definitions.
• Applying GD&T, standards, and best practice across all model‑based definitions.
• As you can see, this is a pivotal role at the heart of our engineering definition process, and you’ll bring first‑class CAD capability, curiosity, and collaborative problem‑solving into our growing team, as well as:

Essential Skills & Qualifications 

• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, ideally Siemens NX, or equivalent demonstrable industry expertise.
• We’ll ask you about your experience producing component definitions, assemblies, and integrated layouts in complex engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles, engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5 / BS8888), and configuration control.
• Knowledge of P&IDs, multidisciplinary design, or Teamcenter is beneficial.

Location 

• Hybrid working with one of the following locations as primary: Derby, Warrington or Manchester

What’s in it for you?

• We anticipate paying a salary of between £44,625-£52,500 DOE
• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%  
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package   
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. 
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.   
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care   
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay  
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases