Component Design Engineer – Turbomachinery (Turbines)

Rolls-Royce • Indianapolis, IN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Component Design Engineer for gas turbine Turbomachinery components, you will be part of the global Engineering, Technology & Safety (ET&S) Turbomachinery organization. You will develop complex engineering solutions that satisfy cutting-edge aerospace functional and physical requirements and exhibit robustness for manufacturing capability. Within your assigned propulsion system program, you’ll be responsible for developing, assessing, and delivering high-performance gas turbine turbomachinery components that push the envelope with performance, life, and efficiency.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of experience in Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering OR A Master’s degree in Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering OR JD/PHD in Engineering.
• Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Experience with turbine component design methods and practices to include component integrity, Structural Analysis, Thermals and Lifing spreadsheets.
• Experience with coatings and their application within turbine and hot section systems.
• Broader experience with rotating and static component design in highly stressed or critical assemblies.
• Experience working with Siemens NX, Teamcenter and/or ANSYS Workbench.
• Experience with the definition release process and GD&T.
• Experience with computer programming and design optimization.
• Experience working with manufacturing and/or quality, especially with regards to the assessment of non-conforming hardware.

Responsibilities

• Create component design definition in accordance with module, system, and customer interface requirements.
• Create dimensional tolerance stacks, establish Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements, and support manufacturing to produce conforming hardware.
• Support the supply chain in procuring hardware including review of supplier documentation, assessment of non-conforming hardware, and review of supplier change proposals.
• Review and approve component requirements for their responsible sub-system’s hardware.
• Develop, approve, and execute validation plans to demonstrate compliance to the requirements.
• Present and defend design solutions and technical work to program leadership and other stakeholders.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, service, and aftermarket issues promptly as they arise to keep production on target and the fleet in operation.
• Perform a leadership role in investigations of in-service and/or development hardware issues including Engine Investigations, failure analysis, root cause / corrective action (RCCA), Technical Variance consultation, reporting, and documentation.
• Share findings with the global turbomachinery team in accordance with export control regulations.

Benefits

• bonus
• employee support assistance
• employee discounts
• 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
• a long-term incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level