Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description


Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineer - Rotatives

Working Pattern:
Onsite 9/80 Schedule

Working location:
Indianapolis, IN

Relocation is available for this position 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 recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary:

Our Manufacturing Engineers are involved in the development of some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the world - across aerospace, marine, and nuclear technology. Turning our designs into reality involves working with a broad range of stakeholders including designers, customers, suppliers and operations specialists in every part of Rolls-Royce around the globe.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure product integrity for component is delivered through alignment of method of manufacture with design intent by interfacing with the appropriate design engineering organization.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture are capable of meeting and continuing to meet requirements for quality, cost, delivery and lead time.
• Adhere to process change management procedures via FAIRs, MVAs and technical verification.
• Eliminate waste through setup reduction, scrap reduction, machine utilization and method improvement.
• Investigate and determine corrective actions for customer complaints and quality non-compliances. Lead problem solving/corrective action groups made up of cross-functional team members.
• Create and maintain elements of the Technical Package which clearly define the manufacturing process.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree with 4+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Or Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Or Master's degree with experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Or JD/PhD
• Or 9+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering in lieu of degree
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of manufacturing processing of Aerospace components.
• Experience with machining principles for turning, grinding, drilling, milling, or shaping, machines.
• Project management experience working in a manufacturing environment, dealing with multiple customers/suppliers simultaneously, with excellent Written and Oral communication skills.
• Extensive experience in PFMEA (Process Failure Modes Effects and Analysis), Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Manufacturing Technology, Process Audits, and Design For Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Knowledge and understanding of DZD (Drive to Zero Defects) and ability to lead cross functional teams of suppliers and RR personnel through this initiative.
• Knowledge of FAIR (First Article Inspection Report) and Method Validation Approval (MVA) processes.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It's a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you're driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

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

Infinite Potential

Job closing date:
September 4, 2026


Job Category


Manufacturing Engineering


Job Posting Date


27 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range


Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$94,-Annually

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match;
Employee Assistance Program;
Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.