Manufacturing Engineer

rollsroyce; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) at Cypress, CA. The role supports operations by developing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes, systems and methods to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, and lead-time goals.

The successful candidate will govern Production Technical Packages, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and drive Right First Time manufacturing using DMAIC and associated tools. U.S.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Science, Technology or Engineering with 3+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or CMC Manufacturing experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology or Engineering with 1+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or CMC Manufacturing experience, OR
• Master's degree in Science, Technology or Engineering, OR
• JD/PhD in Science, Technology or Engineering, OR
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or CMC Manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes, digital systems and/or methods of manufacture which meet safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time requirements.
• Maintain and govern Production Technical Packages (instructions, programs, SOPs, PFMEAs) for all parts.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and Zero Harm.
• Promote zero defects and Right First Time manufacturing using RRPS, DMAIC and Systems Engineering tools.
• Collaborate with interfacing teams to align technical aspects of processes and digital systems.
• Pursue self-development to grow competencies for the role.

Skills

CMC manufacturing

Manufacturing engineering

DMAIC

Statistical tools

CAD/CAM

SAP

Process capability

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAM

CAPP

MES

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Working Pattern: Onsite

Working Location: Cypress, CA

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 Manufacturing Engineer for Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC), you will 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).

What you will be doing:

• 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.
• Maintain and/or govern Production Technical Packages (technical instructions, programs, SOPs, PFMEAs, etc) for all parts which clearly define the manufacturing process.
• Ensure that manufacturing processes are in full compliance to Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and meet the expectations of the Zero Harm program.
• Promote a culture of zero defects, ensure processes and methods are developed and deployed to support Right First Time manufacturing, and drive improvements with utilization of RRPS, DMAIC and Systems Engineering tools.
• Work with interfacing teams and local experts to ensure technical aspects of manufacturing processes and digital systems are understood and accounted for as required.
• Responsible for self-development to meet the required competencies for the role and continuously seeking to expand knowledge and experience to increase effectiveness in undertaking existing and new activities.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate degree in Science, Technology or Engineering with 3+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or CMC Manufacturing experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology or Engineering with 1+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or CMC Manufacturing experience, OR
• Master's degree in Science, Technology or Engineering, OR
• JD/PhD in Science, Technology or Engineering, OR
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or CMC Manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with the manufacture of Composites or Aerospace Components with coating operations.
• Tooling/fixture design and prototyping for manufacture.
• Manufacturing Systems (CAD, CAM, CAPP, Manufacturing Execution System, Manufacturing Intelligence, SAP, Technical Publications, etc.) relevant to the business.
• Experience with Method Verification Approval process steps and considerations needed to complete equivalent or better fixed process changes
• Proficiency in using statistical tools to assess process performance against specification limits and identify variations
• Understanding of process capability analysis, including the ability to calculate and interpret key metrics such as Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk.

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 9, 2026

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Posting Date

26 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$94,702 - $153,891-Annually

Location:

Cypress, CA

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