Manufacturing Services Systems Engineer

Manufacturing Services Systems Engineer – Onsite 9/80 – Indianapolis, IN

• Lead and support strategy development and execution within your area of specialism, acting as a thought leader.
• Define capability projects by capturing requirements, creating proposals, securing stakeholder approval, acquiring funding and aligning partner support.
• Lead the resolution of new and emerging technical, compliance and business problems using analytical processes and professional judgement.
• Proactively access internal and external networks of specialists to further knowledge of the subject; support implementation of strategic collaborative relationships.
• Support the definition of skill and professional knowledge within your area, identify, coordinate and deliver training; mentor other specialists.
• Ensure appropriate policies, standards and best practices are defined, shared and adopted.
• Lead knowledge sharing and best practice representation, providing concise justification for decisions and capturing information in reports and systems.
• Analyze equipment data to inform and implement the most effective approach to maintenance; collect, organise, and analyse KPI data for the Manufacturing Services Department.
• Process work orders and pull reports from the Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• Provide technical assistance relating to machine or process failure to skilled trades and other support functions; coordinate with OEM and machine tool specialists as needed.
• Support other business units and manufacturing suppliers when requested.
• Establish root causes of failures and implement processes to reduce occurrences, improving asset availability and mean time between failure.
• Suggest improvements to work instructions to optimise electrical installation and maintenance strategy; coordinate systems activities with Production staff, communicating with Production Leaders, Team Leaders, and Operators.
• Technically lead moderately sized projects relating to CNC machine tools and non‑conventional machining – liaise with machine tool manufacturers, agents and control suppliers to ensure timely, quality delivery within budget.
• Assist specification, factory acceptance protocol, installation and commissioning of new or replacement equipment, ensuring the equipment meets required performance specifications.
• Contribute to the technical definition of control systems equipment and peripherals in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering.

• Associate’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, or
• JD/PhD (any degree).
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• High understanding of electrical, electronic systems, computer numerical control systems and mechanical/hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of local and regional HSE standards and regulations.
• Experience with automation engineering and troubleshooting of those systems.
• Ability to design and recommend new process improvements.
• Experience in establishing root causes of failures and reducing recurrence.
• Proficiency in using the Computerised Maintenance Management System and performance data analysis.

• Competitive salary range of $114,400 – $185,900 annually.
• Discretionary bonus plan.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental and family care leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long‑term incentive plan and other employee benefits per eligibility.

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