Capability Acquisition Engineer

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$66,306 - $107,747•Onsite

About The Position

The Capability Acquisition Engineer supports the acquisition, installation, commissioning, and production readiness of manufacturing equipment for Rolls-Royce’s Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) industrialization program in Indianapolis. Working under the guidance of senior Capability Acquisition Engineers, the role participates in the equipment acquisition lifecycle—from defining manufacturing and equipment requirements and selecting suppliers through design reviews, manufacture, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, qualification, and handover into production. The engineer takes increasing ownership of defined equipment packages and project activities as experience develops. The role executes manufacturing engineering activities to identify required capability and develop Statements of Requirements, functional specifications, and machine validation plans. It also supports maintenance and training plans to keep equipment at baseline and helps ensure acquired technology meets continuing business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate, and lead time. The engineer collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Maintenance, Quality, HSE/EHS, Procurement, IT, equipment suppliers, and other specialists to deliver equipment safely and effectively. The position is onsite in Indianapolis, Indiana, and requires willingness to travel to suppliers and work hands-on with equipment during installation, commissioning, and qualification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Willingness to travel to equipment suppliers as required.
Willingness to work hands-on with manufacturing equipment and support installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.

Nice To Haves

Academic or practical experience with manufacturing equipment, manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, or industrialization projects.
Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, or manufacturing equipment systems.
Experience interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings, equipment layouts, or utility requirements.
Experience with CAD or other engineering software.
Familiarity with machinery safety, risk assessments, guarding, ergonomics, and applicable industrial safety requirements.
Understanding of preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, recommended spares, and asset care principles.
Experience using structured problem-solving and continuous improvement techniques.
Exposure to project management principles, including schedules, actions, risks, milestones, and supplier deliverables.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated interest in developing knowledge of manufacturing equipment, capability acquisition, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

Support senior Capability Acquisition Engineers in specifying, procuring, installing, commissioning, and qualifying manufacturing equipment for the CMC industrialization program.
Help develop equipment requirements, Statements of Requirements (SORs), technical specifications, and other acquisition documentation.
Translate manufacturing requirements into equipment and facility requirements with Manufacturing Engineering and process specialists.
Support supplier identification, technical evaluations, supplier selection, and procurement activities.
Coordinate with equipment suppliers and internal stakeholders on acquisition projects.
Participate in supplier design reviews to check technical, manufacturing, safety, quality, maintainability, and operational requirements.
Track equipment actions, technical issues, project milestones, risks, and deliverables, escalating concerns to the responsible Capability Acquisition Engineer.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), including acceptance criteria, test plans, punch lists, and issue closure.
Support planning and coordination of equipment delivery, installation, utility connections, site preparation, and commissioning.
Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, capability demonstration, qualification, and production readiness.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to prepare equipment for safe and effective production use.
Support development and implementation of maintenance strategies, recommended spares, operator and maintenance training, technical documentation, and equipment handover requirements.
Assist in resolving technical problems during equipment manufacture, installation, commissioning, and qualification using structured problem-solving techniques.
Ensure suppliers provide required drawings, manuals, certificates, software backups, recommended spares, maintenance requirements, and training materials.
Support equipment safety activities, including machinery risk assessments, guarding reviews, ergonomic assessments, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Participate in project reviews, supplier meetings, technical reviews, readiness reviews, and cross-functional planning.
Maintain accurate project and engineering documentation throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Capture and share lessons learned to improve future projects and equipment standards.
Ensure work complies with Rolls-Royce processes and technical standards, health and safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Develop knowledge of CMC manufacturing processes, manufacturing equipment, capability acquisition processes, and Rolls-Royce engineering standards.
Travel to equipment suppliers as required for design reviews, equipment build activities, and FAT.
Work hands-on with manufacturing equipment and support installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.