Materials Specialist - Additive Manufacturing Lead

Job Title: Materials Specialist – Additive Manufacturing Lead

Working Pattern: Full time

Working

Location:

Indianapolis, IN / Hybrid (3 days week on site on avg.)

We have a great opportunity for a talented engineer to join the Rolls‑Royce Liberty Works team as a Materials Specialist. As a Materials Specialist, you will guide the maturation of our additive layer manufacturing (ALM) technology for a variety of metals, including aluminum, titanium, and high‑temperature nickel alloys.

• Lead the additive layer manufacturing (ALM) technology initiative for Rolls‑Royce Liberty Works from early technology to TRL‑6
• Oversee the design of experiment (DoE) for development of ALM technology, as well as execution of the plan at Rolls‑Royce and suppliers
• Draft specifications related to ALM technology
• Assist and lead activities required for fixed process approval
• Assist and lead activities required for certification authority approval
• Assist supply chain development for ALM technology, maintaining relationships with current suppliers and assessing technical capabilities of prospective suppliers
• Assist with production readiness activities for ALM components
• Advise program management of changes needed to the technology development roadmap and project plans to account for technical opportunities and challenges
• Provide input to additive manufacturing strategy for Defense North America
• Direct and mentor less experienced engineers as technical lead for ALM
• Present work to internal and external stakeholders (customers)
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team for the design of aerospace components manufactured via ALM processes
• Promote continued personal development through mentoring, industry conferences, and specialized technical short courses

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline along with 5+ years of experience
• Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline along with 3+ years of experience
• JD/PhD in Engineering
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high‑level security clearance

• Prior experience with ALM technology for metals (including aluminum, titanium, and high‑temperature nickel alloys)
• Experience with ALM‑adjacent technologies (e.g., chemical milling, inspection methods)
• Experience leading technology development programs
• Experience with certifying aerospace components
• Proficiency with material maturation using technology readiness levels (TRL) and manufacturing capability readiness levels (MRL, MCRL)
• Background in materials or mechanical engineering, or materials science
• Aerospace industry experience highly desired

• Competitive salary: $114,400 - $185,900 annually
• Bonus, employee support assistance, and employee discounts
• Hybrid working arrangement (average 3 days onsite per week)
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid parental and family care leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long‑term incentive plan
• Relocation assistance available as applicable

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.