Rolls-Royce plc

Manufacturing Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc$90K — $147K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in STEM or Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years experience, or a Bachelor's with 2+ years experience, or a Master's/PhD in relevant fields.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and software tools relevant to the business is preferred.
  • Experience in aerospace investment casting is preferred, particularly with single crystal techniques.
  • Knowledge of investment casting processes including tool and die creation and general casting finishing.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure manufacturing processes comply with health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Drive a culture of zero defects and product quality with cross-functional collaboration.
  • Develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes and digital systems.
  • Monitor machinery performance to ensure efficiency and suggest improvements.
  • Provide guidance on design concepts to optimize manufacturing techniques.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off and holidays, plus paid parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Working Pattern: Full-time

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.
  • Developing manufacturing and/or assembly processes that are applicable to statistical process control and developing those techniques, as needed
  • Monitoring performance of machinery, equipment and tools to verify their efficiency
  • Initiating corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality
  • Providing guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing and /or assembly techniques
  • 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:

  • Associates Degree in STEM or Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineer and 4+ years in a manufacturing environment or;
  • Bachelor`s Degree in STEM or Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment OR;
  • Master’s Degree in STEM or Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering OR;
  • PhD in STEM or Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering.
  • 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.

Posting to close: June 30th, 2026


Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Posting Date

18 Jun 2026; 00:06

Pay Range

$90,985 - $147,850-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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