Process Improvement Manufacturing Engineer

rollsroyce; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Process Improvement Manufacturing Engineer for our Indianapolis Operations. The role focuses on QCD improvement across facilities using DMAIC and lean methods, with broad exposure to multiple product lines and processes.

You will lead cross-functional teams to reduce variation, waste, and costs, while aligning with design and ME leadership. Ideal candidates have a strong background in manufacturing analysis, process improvement, and problem solving, with experience in

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 3+ years in manufacturing.
• Bachelor in Engineering with 1+ year in manufacturing a plus.
• Master’s degree in Engineering a plus; JR/PhD considered.
• Experience substituting a degree with 6+ years of machining/engineering is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Apply DMAIC, lean, and problem solving to drive QCD improvements.
• Analyze performance data to identify drivers of waste and inefficiency.
• Lead cross-functional root-cause analyses and kaizen events.
• Perform time studies, workflow assessments, and labor analyses.
• Develop standard work, controls, and waste-reduction strategies across sites.
• Collaborate with ME teams and plant leadership to align priorities.

Skills

DMAIC

Lean

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Education

Assoc. of Science in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

JR/PhD

Tools

PFMEA

PPAP

Control plans

Job description

Job Title: Process Improvement Manufacturing Engineer

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN/Full-time Onsite (9/80 schedule)

Relocation is available for this role, as applicable.

Global Grade/Level: GG09

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

We have a unique opportunity within Indianapolis Operations to join the Central ME Improvement Team. Rather than supporting a single department or component/component family, this role provides Quality, Cost, Delivery (QCD) improvement support across all Indianapolis manufacturing facilities. The selected candidate will use DMAIC methodology, lean principles, and data driven problem solving to identify enterprise level opportunities and drive measurable improvement. This position offers broad exposure across multiple product lines and the ability to make a significant impact on Indianapolis Operations QCD performance.

What you will be doing

• Apply DMAIC, lean principles, and structured problem solving to identify, validate, and execute high impact QCD improvement projects.
• Analyze operational and business performance data to identify the top drivers of variation, waste, and inefficiency across all Indianapolis facilities.
• Facilitate cross-functional root cause analysis, kaizen events, and continuous improvement workshops.
• Conduct time studies, workflow assessments, and labor efficiency analyses to identify improvement opportunities and validate process changes.
• Develop and deploy standard work, process controls, and waste reduction strategies that deliver measurable and sustainable improvements. Support development and maintenance of Technical Package elements required for process control and product integrity.
• Partner with ME teams and plant leadership to align improvement priorities, processes, reduce variation, and replicate best practices across sites.
• Ensure alignment of method of manufacture with design intent through frequent collaboration with design engineering.

Basic Requirements:

• An Associates of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, OR
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, OR
• A Master of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, OR
• A JR/PhD, OR
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years' experience in Machining Operations or Engineering in addition to having experience with the preferred requirements listed below

Preferred Requirements:

• Accredited Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Master Black Belt preferred: Green Belt acceptable.
• Demonstrated experience leading DMAIC and lean improvement events.
• Proven and quantifiable process improvement experience strongly preferred, including measurable gains in quality, cost, delivery, throughput, or waste reduction.
• Strong analytical skills, including statistical analysis, capability evaluation, and performance modeling.
• Experience with PFMEA, PPAP, control plans, and process capability improvement.
• Ability to influence and lead cross functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes, tolerances, and requirements.

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.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a U.S. Citizen

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