Job Title: Instrumentation Lab Technical Lead

Working Pattern: Full-time (onsite)

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

A position has arisen for an Instrumentation Lab Technical Lead.  This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship Rolls-Royce programs and play a vital role in solving some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in the industry while being part of a global team. 

As the Instrumentation Lab Technical Lead you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of skilled Instrumentation Engineering Technicians to deliver instrumented test hardware and custom sensors for experimental testing.  This is a dynamic hands on role with direct interface with the instrumentation lab, assembly floor and engine test teams.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure appropriate resources are deployed, directed and co-ordinated
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, coaching and mentoring to assigned technicians to enable them to be their best
• Hire and ensure effective performance management of assigned technicians by setting/agreeing appropriate and relevant objectives, performing evaluations and appraisals (e.g. PDRs), and participating in the distribution of merit increases and bonus awards
• Ensure knowledge capture, lessons learnt, and best practice guides for the Instrumentation Lab team and encourage knowledge sharing within the group and beyond, including globally
• Develop and execute outsourced work packages as required to resource the business
• Technically oversee and direct an on-site team of Managed Service Provider (MSP) technicians providing Instrumentation Engineering Technician services, interfacing with the respective MSP management
• Develop, deliver, and demonstrate engineering performance metrics, including commitment to continuous improvement
• May travel for off-site instrumentation and test support and represent the company while working with the customer

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 or related business field with 5+ years of experience in technical roles OR;
• Master’s degree in Engineering or related business field and 3+ years experience, OR;
• PhD in Engineering with 5+ years' experience
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in managing/leading/coaching people and teams to successful outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Experience in developing and managing outsourced work package performance
• Experience in understanding and managing customer and senior management expectations
• Demonstrated ability to influence others through effective and positive engagement and communication on technical and business issues
• Proven ability to exercise sound technical and business judgement
• Technical experience with Instrumentation (i.e. pressure, strain, temperature)
• Mechanical design experience using computer aided tools such as NX
• Engineering testing experience in gas turbine systems
• Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues
• Demonstrated project planning and management experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills including technical writing and presentations

What we offer:

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

Relocation assistance is available for this position if applicable.

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.