Manufacturing Engineer - CMC Machining

Location: Indianapolis

Position Overview

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer – CMC Machining (Ceramic Matrix Composites)

Working Pattern:
Onsite 9/80

Working location:
Indianapolis, IN Relocation is available for this role if appropriate

Why 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 create world‑class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem‑solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high‑performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognised brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking a self‑directed and technically strong Process Industrialization Engineer to join our team. This role is critical in scaling up an existing R&D process developed at our California site and transitioning it to full‑scale production at our Indianapolis site. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital Engineering to enable robust, efficient, and scalable manufacturing solutions.

What you will be doing

You will be responsible for learning a specialised R&D manufacturing process developed at another location and supporting the team in scaling that process for full industrial production. This will involve translating research‑level methods into a stable, high‑throughput operation by working closely with the Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital teams. You’ll play a key role in process optimisation, equipment integration, and technical problem‑solving to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to large‑scale manufacturing.

This role requires a high level of independence, initiative, and cross‑functional collaboration. With this attractive role, you will have an opportunity to work on the following:

• Learn and understand the existing R&D process developed at our HTC site.
• Serve as the process owner during the industrialisation phase, ensuring the core principles and quality of the original process are maintained during scale‑up.
• Collaborate with the Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital teams to develop and implement scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Support process optimisation, documentation, and validation to ensure repeatability, efficiency, and quality.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing throughput, cost, and reliability.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with scaling.
• Work cross‑functionally to integrate automation and digital tools into the production process.
• Maintain a self‑directed approach to problem‑solving and project execution with minimal supervision.
• Act as a liaison between the R&D and production teams to ensure effective knowledge transfer and alignment.

Who we’re looking for
Basic Requirements

• 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 JD/PhD in Science, Technology or Engineering, OR In lieu of a degree 6+ years of engineering experience
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred

• Experience with the machining of Ceramic Matrix Composite Components or Aerospace Components with coating operations.
• Experience with quality and validation requirements including PFMEA, MVA, FAIR, APQP, and PPAP.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing best practices is strongly desirable.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and…