Manufacturing Engineer, External Supply Chain (Hybrid)

Rolls Royce; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Indianapolis is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - External Supply Chain to lead the supplier method development, ensuring alignment with design intent and regulatory requirements. The role supports a hybrid schedule with 3 office days weekly in Indianapolis, IN.

You will validate supplier processes, influence sourcing decisions, and ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met while maintaining airworthiness and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associates or higher in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Bachelor's or higher preferred with relevant experience.
• Citizenship requirement per policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development of supplier manufacturing methods to meet design intent.
• Use technical packages to influence commodity strategies and sourcing decisions.
• Develop methods that meet quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness targets.
• Validate supplier methods via FAIR and change control processes.
• Approve component airworthiness through data and specifications.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Travel up to 25%

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical-business discussion with all

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Master's degree

JD/PhD

6+ years experience in Manufacturing Engineering in lieu of a degree

U.S. Citizenship

Tools

FAIR process knowledge

PPAP

APQP

Job description

Rolls-Royce Indianapolis is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - External Supply Chain to lead the supplier method development, ensuring alignment with design intent and regulatory requirements. The role supports a hybrid schedule with 3 office days weekly in Indianapolis, IN.

You will validate supplier processes, influence sourcing decisions, and ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met while maintaining airworthiness and regulatory compliance.