Manufacturing Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,985 - 136,477; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Excellent development opportunities

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis seeks a Manufacturing Engineer - Rotatives with 4+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering. The successful candidate will ensure product integrity, align manufacturing methods with design intent, and lead corrective action groups for customer complaints.

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $90,985 to $136,477 annually, hybrid working options, and excellent benefits like employee support assistance and discounts. U.S. Citizenship is required for applicants.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product integrity by aligning manufacturing methods with design intent.
• Investigate customer complaints and lead corrective action groups.
• Create and maintain elements of the Technical Package.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Project Management

Six Sigma

PFMEA

Machining Principles

Education

Associate’s degree with 4+ years of experience

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience

Master’s degree with experience

JD/PhD

9+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Rotatives

Working Pattern: Fulltime, Onsite

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Responsibilities

• Ensure product integrity for component is delivered through alignment of method of manufacture with design intent by interfacing with the appropriate design engineering organization.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture are capable of meeting and continuing to meet requirements for quality, cost, delivery and lead time.
• Adhere to process change management procedures via FAIRs, MVAs and technical verification.
• Eliminate waste through setup reduction, scrap reduction, machine utilization and method improvement.
• Investigate and determine corrective actions for customer complaints and quality non‑compliances. Lead problem solving/corrective action groups made up of cross‑functional team members.
• Create and maintain elements of the Technical Package which clearly define the manufacturing process.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 4+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Master’s degree with experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• JD/PhD
• 9+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering in lieu of degree
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of manufacturing processing of Aerospace components
• Experience with machining principles for turning, grinding, drilling, milling, or shaping machines
• Project management experience working in a manufacturing environment, dealing with multiple customers/suppliers simultaneously, with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Extensive experience in PFMEA (Process Failure Modes Effects and Analysis), Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Manufacturing Technology, Process Audits, and Design For Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Knowledge and understanding of DZD (Drive to Zero Defects) and ability to lead cross‑functional teams of suppliers and RR personnel through this initiative
• Knowledge of FAIR (First Article Inspection Report) and Method Validation Approval (MVA) processes

Benefits

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits, including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working available with a minimum of three days per week onsite, and fully remote roles accepted except for Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Closing Date: June 22, 2026

Pay Range: $90,985 - $136,477 annually