CMC Materials Process Engineer - Laboratory

Rolls-Royce • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a CMC (Ceramic Matrix Composites) Materials Process Engineer, you will use your knowledge and expertise to execute tasks on the development of materials, processes, models and analysis methods, the application of materials to the design, test, manufacture, and service operation of systems, the approval, validation and control of raw materials and / or component manufacturing processes, and the execution of failure or defect investigations. In this role, you will also provide knowledge, expertise and guidance in chemistry and/or corrosion disciplines deployed in the support of the full product life cycle.
Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.
We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2+ years of engineering experience, OR
• Master's degree in STEM, OR
• PhD in STEM
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Technical experience relevant to the Engineering discipline.
• Ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking to a range of technical problems.
• Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks.
• Membership in a relevant professional body appropriate to the region.

Responsibilities

• Resolve problems through evaluative judgements.
• Analyze information from multiple sources, interprets results and identifies effective solutions by applying their own technical knowledge, expertise and engineering judgement.
• Be responsible for defined technical packages of work providing leadership and delivery against program milestones within agreed costs, timescales and quality requirements.
• Act as the point of contact within Materials Engineering and to share subject matter knowledge across the function. This may include providing advisory services to designated customers, influencing their peer group, representing senior departmental staff and acting as advisor / coach on matters where they are technically authoritative.
• Understand company business objectives and ensure that the work they do supports this; To act in accordance with both the company values and those associated with being a professional engineer.
• Actively promote, encourage and support the identification and implementation of continuous improvement both within and outside their immediate sphere and prompt action across the wider team.

Benefits

• We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees