Manufacturing Engineer - CastBond

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Castbond Manufacturing Engineer at the Advanced Turbine Center in Indianapolis. The role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing Castbond processes with project management and milestone delivery.

You will work on 5-axis milling, EDM, laser, diffusion bonding, and GOM inspection, while ensuring safety and quality standards and providing technical leadership across the team.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience working in Manufacturing Engineering, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 1+ years of experience working in Manufacturing Engineering, OR
• Masters’ degree in Engineering, OR
• Ph.D. in Engineering, OR
• 5+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for Castbond components.
• Create the full technical documentation package for Castbond manufacturing processes MVA, routing, technical Instructions, NX models/drawings, NC programs
• Collect process data and analyze using established statistical software.
• Understand impacts of machining and bonding process to the material properties of single crystal castings
• Provide project management for Castbond manufacturing engineering projects
• Ensure processes are in full compliance to Health, Safety, and Environment standards
• Act as technical authority for processes within area of accountability and act as MEA where applicable.
• Plan, manage, and communicate project activities including schedules, resources, costs, and timelines.
• Work with local experts and business experts to ensure technical aspects of manufacturing processes and digital systems are understood and accounted for as required.
• Capture and utilize lessons learnt. Identify, document and share best practice, including by participation in relevant Communities of Practice.
• Responsible for self-development to meet the required competencies for the role. Continuously seek to expand knowledge and experience to increase effectiveness in undertaking existing and new activities. Provides coaching and technical support to others within their area of competence.

Skills

Project management

Statistical data analysis

Machining processes

Engineering documentation

Process improvement

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

5+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering in lieu of a degree

Tools

Teamcenter

Siemens NX

Vericut

PFMEA

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - CastBond

Working Pattern: Onsite 9/80

Working Location: Indianapolis, IN

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

A 9/80 compressed work week means an employee works 80 hours over nine days in a two-week period. Generally, this means working nine hours Monday - Thursday, with alternating eight-hour Fridays and "off" Fridays.

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 will 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:

An opportunity has arisen for a Castbond Manufacturing Engineer working at the Advanced Turbine Center in Indianapolis. As a Castbond Manufacturing Engineer you will provide engineering analysis used in designing, developing, and implementing new processes. Additionally, you will be responsible for the project management and meeting business milestones established for the Castbond technology.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for Castbond components. Castbond processes include 5-axis high speed milling, EDM, laser, pECM, diffusion bonding, and GOM inspection
• Create the full technical documentation package for Castbond manufacturing processes MVA, routing, technical Instructions, NX models/drawings, NC programs
• Collect process data and analyze using established statistical software.
• Understand impacts of machining and bonding process to the material properties of single crystal castings
• Provide project management for Castbond manufacturing engineering projects
• Ensure processes are in full compliance to Health, Safety, and Environment standards
• Act as technical authority for processes within area of accountability and act as MEA where applicable.
• Plan, manage, and communicate project activities including schedules, resources, costs, and timelines.
• Work with local experts and business experts to ensure technical aspects of manufacturing processes and digital systems are understood and accounted for as required. Capture and utilize lessons learnt. Identify, document and share best practice, including by participation in relevant Communities of Practice.
• Responsible for self-development to meet the required competencies for the role. Continuously seek to expand knowledge and experience to increase effectiveness in undertaking existing and new activities. Provides coaching and technical support to others within their area of competence.

Basic Requirements:

• Associates degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience working in Manufacturing Engineering, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 1+ years of experience working in Manufacturing Engineering, OR
• Masters’ degree in Engineering, OR
• Ph.D. in Engineering, OR
• 5+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering in lieu of a degree
• To be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with multiple machining disciplines (e.g; turning, milling, drilling, grinding)
• Experience with Teamcenter, Siemens NX modelling, drafting and manufacturing, and Vericut
• Experience with Fixed Process Control, Method Verifications, FAIr, Aerospace Manufacturing Standards
• Experience with non-conformance management, root‑cause analysis, mini‑tab, and standardized problem‑solving tools
• Experience with process control implementation through production system tools, such as, PFMEA, control plans, control limits, etc.

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: November 3, 2026

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Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Posting Date

27 Oct 2026; 00:10

Pay Range

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

$78,918 - $128,242-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.