Component Design Engineer: Turbomachinery - Cold End Design (Fans, Compressors, and Rotatives)

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus plan

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Indianapolis seeks a Component Design Engineer for Turbomachinery with a focus on cold-end design (fans, compressors, rotatives). The role blends hybrid/onsite work with global engineering collaboration in ET&S Turbomachinery.

Responsibilities include creating component designs, GD&T, supplier coordination, validation planning, and defect investigations. The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree (Bachelor's/Master's or higher) with 2+ years in design engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; 2+ years in design engineering or related field.
• Master's or JD/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering may be required.
• Experience with turbine components design methods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create component design definitions aligned with module, system, and customer requirements.
• Establish GD&T tolerance stacks and engage manufacturing for conformance.
• Review supplier hardware, non-conforming materials, and change proposals.

Skills

Design engineering

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

GD&T

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

JD/PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

## Component Design Engineer: Turbomachinery - Cold End Design (Fans, Compressors, and Rotatives)Apply: Indianapolis: Full time: Posted 8 Days Ago: JR6153375## **Job Description****Job Title: Component Design Engineer: Turbomachinery - Cold End Design (Fans, Compressors, and Rotatives)****Working Pattern: Hybrid/Onsite In office 3 days/week****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:**As a Component Design Engineer for gas turbine Turbomachinery components you will be part of the global Engineering, Technology & Safety (ET&S) Turbomachinery organization. You will develop complex engineering solutions that satisfy cutting-edge aerospace functional and physical requirements and exhibit robustness for manufacturing capability. Within your assigned propulsion system program, you’ll be responsible for developing, assessing, and delivering high-performance gas turbine turbomachinery components that push the envelope with performance, life, and efficiency.**What you will be doing:** * Create component design definition in accordance with module, system, and customer interface requirements.* Create dimensional tolerance stacks, establish Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements, and support manufacturing to produce conforming hardware.* Support the supply chain in procuring hardware including review of supplier documentation, assessment of non-conforming hardware, and review of supplier change proposals.* Review and approve component requirements for their responsible sub-system’s hardware. Develop, approve, and execute validation plans to demonstrate compliance to the requirements.* Present and defend design solutions and technical work to program leadership and other stakeholders.* Support manufacturing, assembly, service, and aftermarket issues promptly as they arise to keep production on target and the fleet in operation.* Perform a leadership role in investigations of in-service and/or development hardware issues including Engine Investigations, failure analysis, root cause / corrective action (RCCA), Technical Variance consultation, reporting, and documentation. Share findings with the global turbomachinery team in accordance with export control regulations.**Basic Requirements:*** A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience in Design engineering, Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering OR;* A Master’s degree in Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering OR;* JD/PHD in Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering.* To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.**Preferred:*** Experience with turbine component design methods and practices to include component integrity, Structural Analysis, Thermals and Lifing spreadsheets.* Experience with coatings and their application within turbine and hot section systems.* Broader experience with rotating and static component design in highly stressed or critical assemblies.* Experience working with Siemens NX, Teamcenter and/or ANSYS Workbench.* Experience with the definition release process and GD&T.* Experience with computer programming and design optimization.* Experience working with manufacturing and/or quality, especially with regards to the assessment of non-conforming hardware.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** **Closing date:** *October 6, 2026* *#CLOENG*## **Job Category**Mechanical Systems## **Job Posting Date**22 Sep 2026; 00:09 ## **Pay Range**Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. $94,160 - $153,010-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.