Manufacturing Engineer - CMC Machining

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a self-directed and technically strong Process Industrialization Engineer to join our team. This role is critical in scaling up an existing R&D process developed at our California site and transitioning it to full-scale production at our Indianapolis site. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital Engineering to enable robust, efficient, and scalable manufacturing solutions. The Manufacturing Engineer will develop, implement, and optimize the method of manufacture, ensuring that they meet the customers' requirements for quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness, and ensuring the level of performance is sustainable.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Engineering with 4+ years of engineering experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of engineering experience, OR Master's degree in Engineering, OR JD/PhD in Science, Technology or Engineering, OR In lieu of a degree 6+ years of engineering experience
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Nice To Haves

Experience with the machining of Ceramic Matrix Composite Components or Aerospace Components with coating operations.
Experience with quality and validation requirements including PFMEA, MVA, FAIR, APQP, and PPAP.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing best practices is strongly desirable.
Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification with completed projects.
Experience with Manufacturing Systems (CAD, CAM, CAPP, Manufacturing Execution System, Manufacturing Intelligence, SAP, Technical Publications, etc.) relevant to the business.
Experience supporting or coordinating the implementation of automated processes, such as working with automation Engineers or operations teams.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of process capability analysis, including the ability to calculate and interpret key metrics such as Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk.
Proficiency in using statistical tools to assess process performance against specification limits and identify variations.

Responsibilities

Learn and understand the existing R&D process developed at our HTC site.
Serve as the process owner during the industrialization phase, ensuring the core principles and quality of the original process are maintained during scale-up.
Collaborate with the Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital teams to develop and implement scalable manufacturing solutions.
Support process optimization, documentation, and validation to ensure repeatability, efficiency, and quality.
Drive improvements in manufacturing throughput, cost, and reliability.
Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with scaling.
Work cross-functionally to integrate automation and digital tools into the production process.
Maintain a self-directed approach to problem-solving and project execution with minimal supervision.
Act as a liaison between the R&D and production teams to ensure effective knowledge transfer and alignment.