Defence Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Rolls-Royce plc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is offering a Manufacturing Engineering Intern position in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 12-week summer program focuses on applying engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes across production, assembly, repair and supply chain.

You will work with experienced engineers on meaningful projects, receive mentorship, and gain hands-on experience in manufacturing technology, product introduction, governance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 3.0
• U.S. Citizen required
• Pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in a relevant engineering/tech field
• Willing to travel between sites during internship
• Open-minded, curious, agile approach to work and career development
• Understanding or exposure to CAD is a plus
• Experience with drawing/blueprint interpretation is a plus
• Prior manufacturing internship/co-op not required

Responsibilities

• Apply manufacturing engineering principles to real-world assignments
• Work under guidance of experienced engineers
• Contribute to projects that address business needs
• Develop hands-on engineering experience through on-the-job training and collaboration with professionals
• Support safety, quality, cost and delivery improvements

Skills

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Teamwork

Curiosity

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Chemical/CS/Data/Electrical Eng

Tools

CAD

Drawing/Blueprint interpretation

Job description

Job Description Defence Manufacturing Engineering Intern Duration: Summer (12 weeks) Location: Indianapolis, Indiana - Onsite

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. OurInternshipprograms are designed to help you build your career from day one.You'llwork on meaningful projects, learn from experiencedcolleagues,and develop the skills to make a real impact.That'sInfinite Potential.

Role Overview:

As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you’ll apply your engineering skills to real-world challenges supporting the technology, processes and products that power the future of aerospace. You’ll help develop and improve manufacturing processes across production, assembly, repair and our external supply chain with a focus on safety, quality, cost and delivery. Across our aerospace and marine manufacturing businesses we focus on four core areas to help us deliver a capable and reliable method of production: manufacturing technology, product introduction, technical governance and change management, and continuous improvement and manufacturability. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals to solve challenges, improve processes and support the delivery of products that meet customer and business needs. With more than 18,000 people in manufacturing worldwide, you’ll be part of the largest function within Rolls-Royce.

What you’ll be doing:

• Applying manufacturing engineering principles to real-world assignments in core areas like on-site manufacturing or external supply chain management
• Working under an experienced manufacturing engineer who will guide your work, provide mentorship and support your professional development
• Contributing to meaningful projects that solution real business needs that directly impact our products and customers
• Building hands-on engineering experience through on-the-job training, varied daily assignments and collaboration with experienced professionals across Rolls-Royce

Who we’re looking for:

• Working towards a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, and/or related degree
• Understanding and experience with CAD but not required
• Experience with drawing/blueprint interpretation but not required
• Prior manufacturing internship/co-op but not required
• A strong passion for the future of technology
• A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations: in most cases, you’ll be able tomeettherequirements in the location you are recruited to, however, we may need you to be flexible and travel between sites during or for your internship
• n open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development
• MinimumGPA:3.0
• Work authorization eligibility:To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen.

What we offer:

• Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed
• A culture that invests in your personal and professional development
• The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company
• Join us and help create the technologies that will shape tomorrow.

If you're ready to learn, grow and make a lasting difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Closing Date: October 2nd, 2026 #EmergingTalent

Pay Range $22.00 - $36.00-Hourly

Benefits Interns are eligible for Paid Time Off; and a housing stipend.

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.