Manufacturing Engineer

rollsroyce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, IN seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support to operations and develop manufacturing processes. The role focuses on safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time while improving processes and data-driven capability.

The position is onsite with a 9/80 schedule. Candidates should have STEM degrees (or equivalent experience) and multiple years in manufacturing; US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Associates/Bachelor/Master/PhD in STEM or related field with manufacturing experience.
• In lieu of an engineering degree, 5+ years in manufacturing is acceptable.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• HSE: ensure manufacturing processes meet health, safety and environmental standards.
• Product safety: ensure processes meet design intent and raise issues as needed.
• Quality: drive zero defects and Right First Time compliance.
• Develop capability: improve processes, data analysis and yield.
• New Part Introduction from wax tooling through casting development.
• Apply PFMEAs, control plans and MSA in manufacturing and assembly areas.

Skills

Manufacturing systems

Manufacturing processes

Quality culture

Education

Associates degree in STEM

Bachelor degree in STEM

Master degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

PFMEAs

Control plans

MSA activities

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

• 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:

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 c