Manufacturing Engineer – CVI Process Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineer – CVI Process Engineer

Onsite 9/80

Indianapolis, IN

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) team, supporting the Chemical Vapour Infiltration (CVI) process. This role focuses on scaling, optimizing, and sustaining high-temperature composite manufacturing used in next-generation aerospace applications. The successful candidate will drive process improvements, root cause investigations, and production readiness of CVI-related operations.

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.

Rolls‑Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

We believe in creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

• Support and improve CVI process parameters, cycle times, and product quality.
• Collaborate with materials, R&D, and design teams to transition new products from development to manufacturing.
• Define and implement process controls and lean manufacturing principles.

• Provide day-to-day technical support to CVI operations to resolve production issues.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, throughput, and cycle time.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances.

• Author and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), manufacturing instructions, and process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations specific to high-temperature and reactive gas processes. Rigorously raise, investigate and resolve safety related issues.

• Support maintenance and upgrades of CVI furnaces and related process equipment.
• Participate in commissioning of new tools and process lines.

• Utilize Six Sigma, 5S, PFMEA, and other quality tools to identify and execute process improvements.
• Contribute to cost reduction initiatives and capacity expansion planning. Responsible for self-development to meet the required competencies for the role. Continuously seek to expand knowledge and experience to increase effectiveness in undertaking existing and new activities.

• Associate’s degree in Engineering with 4 years of engineering experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years of engineering experience, OR
• Master’s degree in Engineering, OR
• PhD in Science, Technology or Engineering, OR
• In lieu of a degree 6 years of engineering experience
• To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Experience with the manufacture of Ceramic Matrix Composite Components or Aerospace Components with coating operations.
• Knowledge of Vacuum Furnace operating principles and hardware
• Knowledge of PSM and how to implement
• Knowledge of gas supply and flow rate control / verification
• Knowledge of piping and instrumentation diagram creation / interpretation
• Experience with logic-based control systems
• Experience with Mass Flow Controllers, Thermocouples, Vacuum Pumps, PH Probes.
• Experience with Control of Hazardous / Explosive Gases and Chemical Scrubbers for treatment of exhaust furnace waste
• Experience with the FAT/SAT process and the validation of new equipment for use in production
• Experience with the manufacture of Ceramic Matrix Composite Components or Aerospace Components with coating operations

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive…