Job DescriptionJob Title: Manufacturing Engineer - MachiningWorking Pattern: Onsite 9/80Working location: Indianapolis, IN We are seeking a self-directed and technically strong Process Industrialization Engineer to join our team. This role is critical in scaling up an existing R&D process developed at our California site and transitioning it to full-scale production at our Indianapolis site. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital Engineering to enable robust, efficient, and scalable manufacturing solutions.
The Manufacturing Engineer will develop, implement, and optimize methods of manufacture, ensuring that they meet the customers' requirements for quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness, and ensuring the level of performance is sustainable.
What you will be doing:You will be responsible for learning a specialized R&D manufacturing process developed at another location and supporting the team in scaling that process for full industrial production. This will involve translating research-level methods into a stable, high-throughput operation by working closely with the Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital teams.
You'll play a key role in process optimization, equipment integration, and technical problem-solving to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to large-scale manufacturing. This role requires a high level of independence, initiative, and cross-functional collaboration.
With this attractive role, you will have an opportunity to work on the following:
- Learn and understand the existing R&D process developed at our HTC site.
- Serve as the process owner during the industrialization phase, ensuring the core principles and quality of the original process are maintained during scale-up.
- Collaborate with the Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital teams to develop and implement scalable manufacturing solutions.
- Support process optimization, documentation, and validation to ensure repeatability, efficiency, and quality.
- Drive improvements in manufacturing throughput, cost, and reliability.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with scaling.
- Work cross-functionally to integrate automation and digital tools into the production process.
- Maintain a self-directed approach to problem-solving and project execution with minimal supervision.
- Act as a liaison between the R&D and production teams to ensure effective knowledge transfer and alignment.
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 behaviours 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:- Associate's degree with 4+ years of engineering experience, OR
- Bachelor's degree i with 2+ years of engineering experience, OR
- Master's degree, OR
- JD/PhD OR
- In lieu of a degree 6+ years of engineering experience
- To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Preferred:- Experience with the machining of Ceramic Matrix Composite Components or Aerospace Components with coating operations.
- Experience with quality and validation requirements including PFMEA, MVA, FAIR, APQP, and PPAP. Knowledge of lean manufacturing best practices is strongly desirable.
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification with completed projects.
- Experience with Manufacturing Systems (CAD, CAM, CAPP, Manufacturing Execution System, Manufacturing Intelligence, SAP, Technical Publications, etc.) relevant to the business.
- Experience supporting or coordinating the implementation of automated processes, such as working with automation Engineers or operations teams.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of process capability analysis, including the ability to calculate and interpret key metrics such as Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk.
- Proficiency in using statistical tools to assess process performance against specification limits and identify variations
What we offer:We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Relocation is available for this role if applicable
Job Expires: July 27, 2026
Job CategoryManufacturing Engineering
Job Posting Date13 Jul 2026; 00:07
Pay Range$98,566 - $160,169-Annually
Location:Indianapolis, IN
BenefitsRolls-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.
