Rolls-Royce plc

Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer - Purchasing

Rolls-Royce plc$82K — $87K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or related engineering disciplines, expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Strong enthusiasm for technological advancements
  • Willing to travel between locations as needed
  • Open-minded and agile approach to career development

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with professionals in a fast-paced, high-tech environment
  • Introduce major equipment and enhance manufacturing systems
  • Support manufacturing launch plans by improving supplier efficiency
  • Work directly at Rolls-Royce manufacturing sites or with external supply teams
  • Address complex manufacturing challenges to build a foundational career

Benefits

  • Meaningful work from day one
  • Support for personal and professional development
  • Opportunities to grow skills through real projects
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement and paid parental leave
Full Job Description
Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer/ Manufacturing Engineering – Purchasing

Duration: Permanent

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana  

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. 

More than 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. If you're ready to learn, grow and make a lasting difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you.


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.

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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