Manufacturing Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Relocation assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support to operations and drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and methods to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, and lead time goals.

You will develop, implement, validate and sustain manufacturing processes and digital systems, collect data to demonstrate current and future capability, and participate in New Part Introduction from wax tooling through casting development.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in STEM or Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials Engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing, or
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials Engineering with 1+ year manufacturing experience, or
• Master’s Degree with manufacturing experience OR PhD in STEM with manufacturing experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to operations and execute Manufacturing Engineering activities to develop, maintain and continuously improve processes and methods for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate, and lead time.
• Ensure product safety and conformity to specifications; investigate and resolve safety-related issues.
• Drive a culture of zero defects; collaborate with functions to reduce risk and enable Right First Time quality.
• Develop, implement, validate, maintain and improve manufacturing processes and digital systems; capture and analyze data to prove current and future capability.
• Lead New Part Introduction from wax tooling through casting development.
• Utilize PFMEAs, control plans, MSA activities in manufacturing/assembly with HPC and Production system concepts; apply Lean practices.

Skills

HSE Compliance

Quality Assurance

Data Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

PFMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or higher in STEM or Mechanical/Metallurgical/Materials Engineering

2+ years in manufacturing environment (1+ years for Master/PhD paths)

Associate degree in STEM with 3+ years experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Control Plans

Job description

## Manufacturing EngineerApplylocations: Indianapolistime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR6150611## **Job Description****Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer****Working Pattern: Full-time (onsite)****Working location: Indianapolis, IN (9/80 work schedule)**Rolls-Royce is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to 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, deliver rate and lead time (SQCD).**Why Rolls-Royce?**Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.**What you will be doing**With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:* HSE - Ensure that manufacturing processes are in full compliance to Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and meet the expectations of the Zero Harm program.* Product Safety - Ensure that manufacturing processes are capable of achieving and sustaining the design intent, and that processes are followed so that our products and those of our suppliers conform to their specification. Rigorously raise, investigate and resolve safety related issues.* Quality - Drive a culture of zero defects within the organization. Works with all functions to reduce risk and drive product Right First Time. Ensure compliance to all relevant company, legislative and technical policies and standards including RRMS, SABRe and Export Control and Intellectual Property requirements.* Develop Capability - Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes, digital systems and/or methods of manufacture 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.* New Part Introduction from wax tooling through casting development.* Utilizing PFMEAs, control plans, MSA activities in the manufacturing and/or assembly areas using HPC and Production systems concepts and as needed with yield enhancement and to incorporate Lean Manufacturing best practices and working in a culture focused on improvements.**Who we’re looking for:**At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.**Basic Requirements:*** An Associates Degree in STEM or Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineer and 3+ years in a manufacturing environment or;* A Bachelor`s Degree in STEM or Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with 1+ years experience in a manufacturing environment or;* A Master’s Degree in STEM or Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with manufacturing environment experience OR;* PhD in STEM or Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering.* In lieu of an Engineering degree, 5 or more years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment* In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen**Preferred Requirements:*** General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools relevant to the business* Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes relevant to their role* Experience in aerospace investment casting and/or single crystal experience* Experience working with investment casting manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances, equipment, or measurement system analysis* Knowledge of investment casting processes including tool and die, wax and ceramic injection, rapid prototyping and familiarity with general casting finishing, GD&T, NDE inspection and dimensional processes.**What we offer**We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.Relocation assistance is available for this position.Job Expires: 8/19/2026## **Job Category**Manufacturing Engineering## **Job Posting Date**13 Aug 2026; 00:08## **Pay Range**$73,120 - $118,820-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.**Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.**