Materials Data Engineer
- Location
- Derby, United Kingdom
- Work type
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Salary
- Not listed
- Clearance
- Clearance required
- U.S. citizenship
- Not stated
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About the role
Job Description
Job Title: Materials Data Engineer
Working Pattern: Full Time- Days
Working location: Derby(minimum 3 Days in the office)
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with strong materials data analysis and management skills to join our Materials Digital Tools and Data team, supporting the delivery of digital, data-driven capabilities across Rolls-Royce business units.
The ideal candidate will have experience in materials data, mechanical testing and data management, alongside strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills within a regulated environment.
You will also bring experience of formal documentation processes and improving data-driven methods to support engineering design, manufacturing, testing and in-service performance
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture
What you will be doing:
- Perform data analysis activities to generate and validate key material design data from an array of sources, including mechanical test data. This will require previous experience in the handling of such data.
- Be responsible for the management and development of Rolls-Royce GRANTA MI products, including material databases and material specifications.
- Collaborate with team members and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to ensure tasks are delivered right-first-time and within expected Standard Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Develop expertise as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for GRANTA MI products and capabilities, acting as a focal point of contact for customers, both internal and external to Rolls-Royce.
- Be digitally enabled: comfortable working with a range of software and is proactive in developing more efficient and smarter ways of working to improve team performance and delivery.
- Lead knowledge capture processes, including deploying digital tools to track completion performance and delivery against agreed Standard Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders, share best practices, and represent the team in multidisciplinary settings.
- Champion continuous improvement in the generation, validation and publishing of key material data including design data and wider material databases.
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.
- Master’s, or PhD in Materials Science, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated examples of technical competency in data analysis, preferably within a regulated environment.
- Previous experience in working with mechanical testing data.
- Previous experience working with GRANTA MI product series. Direct experience with GRANTA MI is preferable but other databasing experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing databases (or similar) using knowledge management software (e.g. Microsoft SharePoint, Siemens Teamcenter, Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrated competency in stakeholder management across multiple counties.
- Strong understanding of product integrity, regulatory compliance, and certification frameworks related to materials and specifications.
- Ability to translate complex technical problems into manageable tasks.
- Membership in a relevant professional body; for UK-based candidates, Chartered status (attained or working towards) is preferred.
Regional Benefits:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
- Digital GP provides a convenient way for you to access GP consultations
- Employee Assistance (EAP) and Live Well programmes
To work for the 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.
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
Closing date: 24/11/2026
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.