Digital Manufacturing Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Bonus plan

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Indianapolis is seeking a Digital Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support to operations and drive manufacturing process improvements using digital systems.

You will develop and deploy digital manufacturing solutions, ensure safety and quality, manage projects, and work the 9/80 schedule with relocation assistance if applicable. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a path to be part of a world‑class engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Systems Engineering.
• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• In lieu of Degree; 6+ years’ experience in Manufacturing or Manufacturing Operations in a technical capacity.

Responsibilities

• Put Safety First – Ensure that all digital solutions meet/support the requirement of Health, Safety & Environmental Standards as well as those associated with Product Safety
• Identify and develop opportunities for new or improved manufacturing processes, digital systems and technologies to meet current or future requirements.
• Ensure compliance to all relevant company, legislative and technical policies and standards including RRMS, SABRe and Export Control and Intellectual Property requirements.
• Plan and manage activities including schedule, resources and costs, gaining buy‑off and communicating to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure issues and risks are resolved to meet project timescales.
• Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve digital manufacturing systems and/or methods which are capable of meeting and continue to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time.
• Capture, analyze and use data to demonstrate and improve the current and future capability of manufacturing processes.
• Deploy and implement standardized Digital Manufacturing processes and technologies working across the Commodity and Production lifecycle with Design and Operations functions ensuring business readiness in terms of people and process change to maximize the business benefit.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Digital Manufacturing

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or Engineering Technology

6+ years’ experience in Manufacturing or Manufacturing Operations in lieu of degree

Tools

TeamCenter

ERP

MES

Job description

Job Title: Digital Manufacturing Engineer

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN. (9/80 schedule)

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

Provide technical support to operations and execute Manufacturing Engineering activities to develop, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture, which are capable of meeting and continuing to meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead-time (SQCD).

What you will be doing

• Put Safety First – Ensure that all digital solutions meet/support the requirement of Health, Safety & Environmental Standards as well as those associated with Product Safety
• Identify and develop opportunities for new or improved manufacturing processes, digital systems and technologies to meet current or future requirements.
• Ensure compliance to all relevant company, legislative and technical policies and standards including RRMS, SABRe and Export Control and Intellectual Property requirements.
• Plan and manage activities including schedule, resources and costs, gaining buy‑off and communicating to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure issues and risks are resolved to meet project timescales.
• Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve digital manufacturing systems and/or methods which are capable of meeting and continue to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time.
• Capture, analyze and use data to demonstrate and improve the current and future capability of manufacturing processes.
• Deploy and implement standardized Digital Manufacturing processes and technologies working across the Commodity and Production lifecycle with Design and Operations functions ensuring business readiness in terms of people and process change to maximize the business benefit.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree Engineering or Engineering Technology with 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Systems Engineering;
• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or Engineering Technology;
• In lieu of Degree; 6+ years’ experience in Manufacturing or Manufacturing Operations in a technical capacity.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience using TeamCenter to author documents and work instructions for use in the manufacturing, assembly and test environments.
• Understanding Digital systems (ERP and/or MES) and how they are integrated into manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading digital changes in the manufacturing, assembly and test environment.
• Experience leading a training course on a technical subject.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes.
• General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling digital tools used in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Understanding of Manufacturing and Manufacturing Systems Engineering.

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 Closing Date: September 25, 2026

Pay Range: $98,566 - $160,169-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.

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