Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer - Purchasing

Rolls-Royce plc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Indianapolis, Indiana is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer/Manufacturing Engineering – Purchasing for a permanent role. You will work across live projects, gain end-to-end knowledge of manufacturing engineering, and rotate through multi-month placements to learn new technologies and processes.

You’ll collaborate with teams on equipment introductions, process improvements and supplier collaboration, while traveling between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduating between Dec 2026 and Jun 2027.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0.
• U.S. citizen required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a fast-paced, high-tech environment emphasizing teamwork.
• Take on real responsibility by introducing major equipment or improving manufacturing systems.
• Support launch plans by integrating activities and guiding suppliers to adopt efficient methods and new material specs.
• Gain experience on Rolls-Royce manufacturing sites or with external supply chain teams.

Skills

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Tech-minded

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Mechanical Eng. or related field

Job description

Job Description Manufacturing Engineer/ Manufacturing Engineering – Purchasing Duration: Permanent Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Our emerging talent programs are designed to help you build your career from day one. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop the skills to make a real impact. That's Infinite Potential.

Role Overview:

Our Manufacturing Engineer role will prepare you for a career like no other and you can expect to gain an end-to-end knowledge of manufacturing engineering. That knowledge will be gained as you work on live projects for three, multi-month placements within our teams who introduce new products, develop and implement new technology and focus on continuously improving products and processes, either within our manufacturing plants or our external supply chain. Our goal is to provide experiences that provide a breadth of exposure to the many facets of manufacturing engineering and internal networks from shop floor to management or our external supply chain to help you navigate exciting and purposeful career opportunities. Through coaching, mentoring and training with both our best technical and business leaders, you will develop the necessary technical and behavioral skills to leverage a toolbox of experiences, skills and leadership for success and growth. Morethan 18,000 people work in manufacturing worldwide making it the largest function within Rolls-Royce.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborating with talented professionals in a fast-paced, high-tech environment that emphasizes teamwork
• Taking on real responsibility by introducing major equipment, improving manufacturing systems, or addressing continuity risks
• Supporting manufacturing launch plans by integrating activities and helping suppliers adopt more efficient methods and new material specifications
• Gaining experience working directly on Rolls-Royce manufacturing sites and/or with external supply chain teams supporting component delivery
• Tackling complex and rewarding challenges that provide a strong foundation for your career

Who we’re looking for:

• Working towards a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Engineering, Industrial Engineering, System Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and or related degree and graduation date December 2026 or May 2027
• A strong passion for the future of technology
• A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations: in most cases, you’ll be able to meet the requirements in the location you are recruited to, however, we may need you to be flexible and travel between sites during or for your internship n open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development
• Our behaviors drive us – we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen.
• Graduation eligibility: Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027

What we offer:

Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed

A culture that invests in your personal and professional development

The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company

Join us and help create the technologies that will shape tomorrow.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Job Posting Date 14 Sept 2026; 00:09

Pay Range $82,882 -$87,026-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.

• 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
• 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.