Rolls-Royce plc

Digital Design and MBD/MBE Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc$94K — $153K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience, Master's degree, or PhD in Engineering required.
  • Proficiency in Siemens NX CAD modeling and Teamcenter PLM software.
  • Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) according to ASME or ISO standards.
  • Experience with automating geometric feature creation and performing data analysis.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on collaboration on a global scale.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and a grasp of manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Increase Siemens NX functionality utilizing AI and performing user acceptance testing.
  • Support PLM and MBD systems, enhancing tools like PMI Advisor and NX Checkmate.
  • Develop CAD geometric feature automation to improve modeling efficiency.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to establish Product Definition Master Models.
  • Own the tactical MBD solution globally, including oversight of ANARK and CADIQ.
  • Document processes for product definition and streamline automation workstreams.
  • Contribute to the Digital Transformation Strategy within Engineering.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts available.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
  • Paid Time Off and specific paid holidays granted.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
  • Relocation assistance offered based on eligibility.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Digital Design and MBD/MBE Engineer

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN./Hybrid (3 days onsite on avg.)

As a Digital Design and MBD/MBE Engineer your focus will be on increasing Siemens NX functionality across the Rolls-Royce organization. Your responsibilities will include; increasing NX functionally through AI and user acceptance testing (regression testing of NX, NX Copilot, and Teamcenter updates) along with supporting Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Model Based Definition (MBD) systems including PMI Advisor, MBD Logic Editor, NX Checkmate, and other tools. Another key task is to develop CAD geometric feature automations in NX to enhance our local and global NX modeling efficiency and capabilities (Geometry Builder, User Defined Features, Workflow Automation) and work with manufacturing engineering to develop Product Definition Master Models that meet the needs of both design and manufacturing (Bill of Characteristics, Characteristic Numbering, MBE). The Digital Design and MBD/MBE Engineer will own the tactical MBD solution (ANARK, CADIQ, STEP configuration) globally along with the related process and guidance material. This will also include supporting LOTAR, MBD, and NX Open for extending NX functionality.

What you will be doing

Play a vital role in enabling the delivery of our Group Engineering, Technology & Safety (ET&S) Strategy.
This role sits within the Digital Design and Industrialization (DD&I) Team. The role includes an opportunity to grow technically alongside driving forward the Product Definition Capability. It also includes owning process documentation for product definition, supporting delivery of the automation workstreams (such as MBD) and Digital Transformation Strategy, enabling future efficiencies within Engineering.

Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with 2+ years of experience OR,
  • Master's degree in Engineering OR,
  • PhD in Engineering
  • In order to be considered eligible for this opportunity, you must be a U.S. Citizen


Preferred Requirements:
  • Demonstrated skills in advanced CAD modeling capability (Siemens NX), product lifecycle management (PLM) software (Teamcenter), and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T drawing standards per ASME Y14.5M and/or ISO) is essential for this role.
  • Experience with automation of geometric feature creation (authoring and user proficiency); data analysis; and quality assurance of product definitions
  • Demonstrate strong communication, influencing, and coordination skills; this includes working internally on global landscape as well as supporting industry organizations (ASME, SME, etc.)
  • Highly numerate with good technical and analytical skills, problem-solving ability and capable of systems level thinking.
  • Have appropriate engineering experience in conceptual and detail design, detail definition methods and a good understanding of manufacturing techniques (Design for Manufacturability)


What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonuses, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Relocation assistance will be provided as applicable.

Closing Date: 07/10/2026

Global Grade/Level: GG10

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Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Job Posting Date

29 Jun 2026; 00:06

Pay Range

$94,160 - $153,010-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.

About Rolls-Royce plc

Rolls-Royce plc is a British multinational engineering company that designs, manufactures, and distributes power systems for aviation, marine, and energy markets. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in London, England. Rolls-Royce is a leading provider of power systems for civil and military aircraft, and is also a major supplier of power systems for marine vessels. The company's energy division provides power systems for the oil and gas industry, as well as for power generation and other industrial applications. Rolls-Royce has operations in over 50 countries and employs over 50,000 people worldwide.
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