Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer - Purchasing

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Manufacturing Engineer role will prepare you for a career like no other and you can expect to gain an end-to-end knowledge of manufacturing engineering. That knowledge will be gained as you work on live projects for three, multi-month placements within our teams who introduce new products, develop and implement new technology and focus on continuously improving products and processes, either within our manufacturing plants or our external supply chain. Our goal is to provide experiences that provide a breadth of exposure to the many facets of manufacturing engineering and internal networks from shop floor to management or our external supply chain to help you navigate exciting and purposeful career opportunities. Through coaching, mentoring and training with both our best technical and business leaders, you will develop the necessary technical and behavioral skills to leverage a toolbox of experiences, skills and leadership for success and growth. More than 18,000 people work in manufacturing worldwide making it the largest function within Rolls-Royce.

Requirements

Working towards a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly Engineering, Industrial Engineering, System Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and or related degree and graduation date December 2026 or May 2027
A strong passion for the future of technology
A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations: in most cases, you’ll be able to meet the requirements in the location you are recruited to, however, we may need you to be flexible and travel between sites during or for your internship
An open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development
Our behaviors drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen.
Graduation eligibility: Graduating between December 2026 and June 2027

Responsibilities

Collaborating with talented professionals in a fast-paced, high-tech environment that emphasizes teamwork
Taking on real responsibility by introducing major equipment, improving manufacturing systems, or addressing continuity risks
Supporting manufacturing launch plans by integrating activities and helping suppliers adopt more efficient methods and new material specifications
Gaining experience working directly on Rolls-Royce manufacturing sites and/or with external supply chain teams supporting component delivery
Tackling complex and rewarding challenges that provide a strong foundation for your career