Manufacturing Engineer - External Supply Chain

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$98,566 - $160,169•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Manufacturing Engineer – External Supply Chain, you will lead the technical development of the supplier to ensure the component method of manufacture is both stable and capable and ensures the flow down of regulatory and product integrity requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree and 4+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, OR
Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, OR
Master's degree, OR
JD/PhD, OR
6+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering in lieu of a degree
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Experience with Gear and Shaft manufacturing and inspection techniques
Demonstrated ability to discuss both technical and business issues with all levels of management within the supply chain and Rolls-Royce
Experience bringing diverse groups together to resolve technical issues and problems and perform root cause analysis
Understanding of metal removal and processing of Aerospace components
Knowledge of FAIR (First Article Inspection Report) process, PPAP and APQP
Practical knowledge of source/method change and classified parts control
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and / or Black Belt certification

Responsibilities

Ensure product integrity for component or system is delivered through alignment of method of manufacture with design intent by interfacing with the appropriate design engineering organization
Utilize technical packages to establish best practices and influencing commodity strategies and sourcing decisions with technical knowledge
Ensure method of manufacture for new components are developed which meet the customers' requirements for quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness, and ensuring the level of performance is sustainable
Validate the supplier’s method of manufacture and capability, through deployment of FAIR process and facilitate approval/change control of method changes through Method Verification process
Approve component airworthiness through the processing of critical data associated with component definition, associated specifications, and compliance to Rolls-Royce procedures
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally