Rolls-Royce plc

Manufacturing Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc$73K — $118K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with relevant experience
  • Master's or PhD in a STEM related field with manufacturing experience preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience in lieu of an Engineering degree may be accepted
  • Eligible candidates must be US Citizens
  • General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and relevant software tools is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental Standards
  • Drive a culture of zero defects and ensure design intent is met
  • Collaborate across functions to enhance product quality and compliance
  • Develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes and digital systems
  • Introduce new parts from tooling to casting development
  • Utilize Lean Manufacturing best practices and PFMEAs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay and discretionary bonus plan
  • Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement and paid parental/family care leave
  • Relocation assistance available for this position
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Working Pattern: Full-time (onsite)

Working location: Indianapolis, IN (9/80 work schedule)

Rolls-Royce is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support to operations and execute Manufacturing Engineering activities to develop, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture, which are capable of meeting and continuing to meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, deliver rate and lead time (SQCD).

What you will be doing

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:
  • HSE - Ensure that manufacturing processes are in full compliance to Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and meet the expectations of the Zero Harm program.
  • Product Safety - Ensure that manufacturing processes are capable of achieving and sustaining the design intent, and that processes are followed so that our products and those of our suppliers conform to their specification. Rigorously raise, investigate and resolve safety related issues.
  • Quality - Drive a culture of zero defects within the organization. Works with all functions to reduce risk and drive product Right First Time. Ensure compliance to all relevant company, legislative and technical policies and standards including RRMS, SABRe and Export Control and Intellectual Property requirements.
  • Develop Capability - Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes, digital systems and/or methods of manufacture which are capable of meeting and continue to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time. Capture, analyze and use data to demonstrate and improve the current and future capability of manufacturing processes.
  • New Part Introduction from wax tooling through casting development.
  • Utilizing PFMEAs, control plans, MSA activities in the manufacturing and/or assembly areas using HPC and Production systems concepts and as needed with yield enhancement and to incorporate Lean Manufacturing best practices and working in a culture focused on improvements.


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:
  • An Associates Degree in STEM or Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineer and 3+ years in a manufacturing environment or;
  • A Bachelor`s Degree in STEM or Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with 1+ years experience in a manufacturing environment or;
  • A Master's Degree in STEM or Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with manufacturing environment experience OR;
  • PhD in STEM or Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering.
  • In lieu of an Engineering degree, 5 or more years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
  • In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen


Preferred Requirements:
  • General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools relevant to the business
  • Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes relevant to their role
  • Experience in aerospace investment casting and/or single crystal experience
  • Experience working with investment casting manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances, equipment, or measurement system analysis
  • Knowledge of investment casting processes including tool and die, wax and ceramic injection, rapid prototyping and familiarity with general casting finishing, GD&T, NDE inspection and dimensional processes.

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.

Job Expires: 8/19/2026

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Posting Date

13 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range

$73,120 - $118,820-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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