Manufacturing Engineer - Automation and Digital

Job Description

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer - Automation and Digital

Working Pattern:
Onsite 9/80

Working location:
Indianapolis, IN

As the Manufacturing Engineer - Automation and Digital you will execute manufacturing engineering activities to identify capability required in new equipment, define controls requirements for new or upgraded equipment, define information flow between the LAN and manufacturing equipment, develop automation projects, and implement manufacturing systems to improve manufacturing capabilities. You will be responsible to ensure that technology acquired is capable of meeting and continuing to meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, deliver rate and lead time (SQCD).

Why Rolls-Royce?

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.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

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.

Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

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

What you will be doing:

Here you'll have an opportunity to work on the following:

* Develop Capability - Identify, develop, implement, validate, maintain, and continuously improve capability, capital equipment and manufacturing technology which are capable of meeting and continue to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate, and lead time.

* Integrate Capability Acquisition and Product Introduction activities, buying off new capabilities and methods of manufacture for new parts/assemblies, ensuring new capabilities/methods are at the required level of readiness for production application.

* Work with interfacing teams and local experts to ensure technical aspects of manufacturing processes and digital systems are understood and delivered as required. Capture and utilize lessons learned. Identify, document, and share best practice, including by participation in relevant Communities of Practice

* Plan and manage activities including schedule, resources, and costs, gaining buy-off and communicating current status to relevant stakeholders ensuring issues and risks are resolved to meet project timescales.

* Ensure compliance to all relevant company, legislative, and technical policies and standards including RRMS, Export Control, Intellectual Property, Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and meet the expectations of the Zero Harm program.

* Work with the Manufacturing Engineering Commodity Leaders and Manufacturing Process Owners to drive manufacturing processes towards identified consistent best practice. Operate beneficial relationships with AxRCs, partners, and suppliers to enable delivery of objectives.

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.

Basic Requirements:

* Associate's degree in Engineering with 4+ years of…