Manufacturing Engineer - CMC Machining

Rolls-Royce plc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for CMC Machining (Ceramic Matrix Composites). The role focuses on industrialising an existing R&D process for full-scale production, collaborating across Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital teams to deliver robust, scalable manufacturing solutions.

The candidate will translate research methods into high-throughput operations, own the process during scale‑up, and drive improvements in throughput, cost, and reliability

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with required experience (2+ years for Bachelor; 4+ years for Associate; advanced degrees acceptable).
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Experience with machining of Ceramic Matrix Composite components is preferred.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, MVA, FAIR, APQP, PPAP is desirable.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge is highly desirable.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt with completed projects is a plus.
• Experience with Manufacturing Systems (CAD, CAM, CAPP, MES, SAP) is beneficial.
• Ability to apply Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk in process capability analysis.
• Proficiency in using statistics to monitor process performance.

Responsibilities

• Learn and translate a specialized R&D process for full industrial production.
• Serve as process owner during industrialisation and maintain core quality.
• Collaborate with Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital teams on scalable solutions.
• Support process optimisation, documentation, and validation for repeatability and quality.
• Drive throughput, cost, and reliability improvements in manufacturing.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks when scaling processes.
• Integrate automation and digital tools into production.
• Maintain independent problem-solving and project execution.

Skills

Engineering experience

Process industrialization

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

J.D./Ph.D. in Science/Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAM

CAPP

MES

SAP

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – CMC Machining (Ceramic Matrix Composites)

Working Pattern: Onsite 9/80

Working location: Indianapolis, IN Relocation is available for this role if appropriate

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 recognised brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking a self‑directed and technically strong Process Industrialization Engineer to join our team. This role is critical in scaling up an existing R&D process developed at our California site and transitioning it to full‑scale production at our Indianapolis site. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital Engineering to enable robust, efficient, and scalable manufacturing solutions.

What you will be doing

You will be responsible for learning a specialised R&D manufacturing process developed at another location and supporting the team in scaling that process for full industrial production. This will involve translating research‑level methods into a stable, high‑throughput operation by working closely with the Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital teams. You’ll play a key role in process optimisation, equipment integration, and technical problem‑solving to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to large‑scale manufacturing. This role requires a high level of independence, initiative, and cross‑functional collaboration. With this attractive role, you will have an opportunity to work on the following:

• Learn and understand the existing R&D process developed at our HTC site.


• Serve as the process owner during the industrialisation phase, ensuring the core principles and quality of the original process are maintained during scale‑up.


• Collaborate with the Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital teams to develop and implement scalable manufacturing solutions.


• Support process optimisation, documentation, and validation to ensure repeatability, efficiency, and quality.


• Drive improvements in manufacturing throughput, cost, and reliability.


• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with scaling.


• Work cross‑functionally to integrate automation and digital tools into the production process.


• Maintain a self‑directed approach to problem‑solving and project execution with minimal supervision.


• Act as a liaison between the R&D and production teams to ensure effective knowledge transfer and alignment.

Who we’re looking for

Basic Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Engineering with 4+ years of engineering experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of engineering experience, OR Master’s degree in Engineering, OR JD/PhD in Science, Technology or Engineering, OR In lieu of a degree 6+ years of engineering experience


• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred

• Experience with the machining of Ceramic Matrix Composite Components or Aerospace Components with coating operations.


• Experience with quality and validation requirements including PFMEA, MVA, FAIR, APQP, and PPAP.


• Knowledge of lean manufacturing best practices is strongly desirable.


• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.


• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification with completed projects.


• Experience with Manufacturing Systems (CAD, CAM, CAPP, Manufacturing Execution System, Manufacturing Intelligence, SAP, Technical Publications, etc.) relevant to the business.


• Experience supporting or coordinating the implementation of automated processes, such as working with automation Engineers or operations teams.


• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of process capability analysis, including the ability to calculate and interpret key metrics such as Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk.


• Proficiency in using statistical tools to assess process performance against specification limits and identify variations.

Job Details

• Job Category: Manufacturing Engineering


• Job Posting Date: 05 Nov 2026; 00:11


• Closing date: November 25, 2026


• Location: Indianapolis, IN


• Pay Range: $90,985 - $147,850 - Annually (Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.)

Our Vision

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.

Benefits

Rolls‑Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus 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.

• 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.

Rolls‑Royce pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

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