Business Specialist - Overhaul Methods & Tooling

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 123,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis seeks a Business Specialist - Overhaul Methods & Tooling to join our engineering team. You will apply specialist knowledge to support strategy, define projects, develop capabilities, and solve complex problems with senior leadership.

This role requires cross-functional collaboration, technical direction to peers, and active mentoring to grow the capabilities of the teams involved in overhaul methods and tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, or Engineering and 5+ years of experience
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering and 3+ years of experience
• PhD in Business, or Engineering
• US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Strategy: Supports the development and execution of the strategy with respect to their area of specialism; is regarded as a thought leader
• Project Definition: Leads the definition of capability projects including capturing requirements, creating proposals, achieving stakeholder approval, acquiring funding and aligning partner support
• Capability Development: Leads the development and application of new capabilities; leads capability development projects
• Problem Solving: Leads the resolution of new and emerging technical, compliance and business problems using analytical processes and professional judgement
• Collaboration: Proactively accesses internal and external networks of fellow specialists to further the understanding of the specialist subject; supports the implementation of strategic collaborative relationships
• Leadership: Provides technical direction to peers and more junior professionals, and technical leadership to teams and projects within their specialism
• People Capability: Supports the definition of skill and professional knowledge within their area of specialism; identifies, co-ordinates and delivers training; supports the development of other specialists; provides active mentoring
• Standards Definition: Ensures appropriate policies, standards and best practices are defined, shared and adopted
• Knowledge Sharing: Leads the sharing of Best Practice; represents the business area as an authority in their defined subject; provides concise justification for decisions; records and captures salient information in reports and systems
• Foundation Capability: Follow the accountabilities contained within the Level D Test Facility, Systems & Equipment Job Profile with sufficient competency depth in area of specialism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Master's degree in Business or Engineering

PhD in Business or Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Business Specialist - Overhaul Methods & Tooling

Working Pattern: Fulltime

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable

Level C

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:

• Recognized as a source of technical expertise and advice within a business area and as a functional expert by senior management across the business.
  May be a specialist with depth and/or breadth of knowledge in their own discipline or may be a specialist in Rolls‑Royce’s products and solutions and how they are differentiated from the competition.
• Generates business benefits through the application of specialist technical knowledge beyond their immediate area of expertise, for example within a project or the wider industry.
• Represents a critical source of added value in their business, identifying opportunities to apply new capabilities and technologies in novel ways to current problems.
  Advances knowledge in their capability area in innovative ways.

What you will be doing:

• Strategy: Supports the development and execution of the strategy with respect to their area of specialism; is regarded as a thought leader
• Project Definition: Leads the definition of capability projects including capturing requirements, creating proposals, achieving stakeholder approval, acquiring funding and aligning partner support
• Capability Development: Leads the development and application of new capabilities; leads capability development projects
• Problem Solving: Leads the resolution of new and emerging technical, compliance and business problems using analytical processes and professional judgement
• Collaboration: Proactively accesses internal and external networks of fellow specialists to further the understanding of the specialist subject; supports the implementation of strategic collaborative relationships
• Leadership: Provides technical direction to peers and more junior professionals, and technical leadership to teams and projects within their specialism
• People Capability: Supports the definition of skill and professional knowledge within their area of specialism; identifies, co-ordinates and delivers training; supports the development of other specialists; provides active mentoring
• Standards Definition: Ensures appropriate policies, standards and best practices are defined, shared and adopted
• Knowledge Sharing: Leads the sharing of Best Practice; represents the business area as an authority in their defined subject; provides concise justification for decisions; records and captures salient information in reports and systems
• Foundation Capability: Follow the accountabilities contained within the Level D Test Facility, Systems & Equipment Job Profile with sufficient competency depth in area of specialism

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, or Engineering and 5+ years of experience, OR;
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering and 3+ years of experience, OR;
• PhD in Business, or Engineering
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Member of a relevant professional body/institute, typically working towards Fellow status (or equivalent)

• A deep understanding of specialist subject and proven ability to influence key decisions
• Understanding of Intellectual Property and Export Control requirements

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. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential

Job Category

Engineering for Services

Job Posting Date

14 Oct 2026; 00:10

Pay Range

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

$122,741 - $199,454-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.