Digital Design and MBD/MBE Engineer

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

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Digital Design and MBD/MBE Engineer. The role focuses on increasing Siemens NX functionality across the organization, using AI and regression testing for NX, NX Copilot, and Teamcenter updates, while supporting PLM and MBD systems such as PMI Advisor and NX Checkmate.

You will also develop CAD feature automations to boost local and global NX modeling efficiency and work with manufacturing to create Master Models that meet design and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 2+ years of experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• PhD in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• U.S. Citizen

Responsibilities

• Increase NX functionality across Rolls-Royce using AI and regression testing.
• Support Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and MBD systems including PMI Advisor and related tools.
• Develop CAD geometric feature automations to enhance modeling efficiency and capabilities.

Skills

CAD modeling (Siemens NX)

GD&T

PLM understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Master's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

PhD in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

PMI Advisor / NX Open tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Digital Design and MBD/MBE Engineer

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN. (Hybrid: 3 days on site)

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

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 Digital Design and MBD/MBE Engineer your focus will be on increasing Siemens NX functionality across the Rolls-Royce organization. Your responsibilities will include; increasing NX functionally through AI and user acceptance testing (regression testing of NX, NX Copilot, and Teamcenter updates) along with supporting Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Model Based Definition (MBD) systems including PMI Advisor, MBD Logic Editor, NX Checkmate, and other tools. Another key task is to develop CAD geometric feature automations in NX to enhance our local and global NX modeling efficiency and capabilities (Geometry Builder, User Defined Features, Workflow Automation) and work with manufacturing engineering to develop Product Definition Master Models that meet the needs of both design and manufacturing (Bill of Characteristics, Characteristic Numbering, MBE). The Digital Design and MBD/MBE Engineer will own the tactical MBD solution (ANARK, CADIQ, STEP configuration) globally along with the related process and guidance material. This will also include supporting LOTAR, MBD, and NX Open for extending NX functionality.

What you will be doing

Play a vital role in enabling the delivery of our Group Engineering, Technology & Safety (ET&S) Strategy. This role sits within the Digital Design and Industrialization (DD&I) Team. The role includes an opportunity to grow technically alongside driving forward the Product Definition Capability. It also includes owning process documentation for product definition, supporting delivery of the automation workstreams (such as MBD) and Digital Transformation Strategy, enabling future efficiencies within Engineering.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 2+ years of experience; OR,
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology; OR,
• PhD in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated skills in advanced CAD modeling capability (Siemens NX), product lifecycle management (PLM) software (Teamcenter), and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T drawing standards per ASME Y14.5M and/or ISO) is essential for this role.
• Experience with automation of geometric feature creation (authoring and user proficiency); data analysis; and quality assurance of product definitions
• Demonstrate strong communication, influencing, and coordination skills; this includes working internally on global landscape as well as supporting industry organizations (ASME, SME, etc.)
• Highly numerate with good technical and analytical skills, problem-solving ability and capable of systems level thinking.
• Have appropriate engineering experience in conceptual and detail design, detail definition methods and a good understanding of manufacturing techniques (Design for Manufacturability)

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

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

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Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date

12 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.

$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.