Manufacturing Engineer - CMC Machining

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

3d•$90,985 - $147,850•Onsite

About The Position

Rolls-Royce is seeking a self-directed, technically strong process industrialization engineer to scale an existing Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) machining research and development process from its California site into full-scale production at its Indianapolis site. The position focuses on translating research-level methods into a stable, high-throughput manufacturing operation while maintaining the core principles and quality of the original process. The engineer will work with Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital Engineering teams on process optimization, equipment integration, and technical problem-solving. The role requires independence, initiative, and cross-functional collaboration, including serving as a liaison between R&D and production teams to support knowledge transfer and alignment. The position is onsite in Indianapolis, Indiana, on a 9/80 working pattern. Relocation is available if appropriate. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Rolls-Royce describes its Total Rewards package as including base pay and a discretionary bonus plan, with other benefits available to eligible employees; availability may depend on eligibility factors.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Engineering and 4 or more years of engineering experience; or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2 or more years of engineering experience; or a master’s degree in Engineering; or a JD/PhD in Science, Technology, or Engineering; or, in lieu of a degree, 6 or more years of engineering experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Nice To Haves

Experience machining 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.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification with completed projects.
Experience with relevant manufacturing systems, such as CAD, CAM, CAPP, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Manufacturing Intelligence, SAP, or Technical Publications.
Experience supporting or coordinating implementation of automated processes, including collaboration with automation engineers or operations teams.
Thorough understanding of process capability analysis and ability to calculate and interpret Cp, Cpk, Pp, and Ppk.
Proficiency using statistical tools to assess process performance against specification limits and identify variation.

Responsibilities

Learn and understand the existing R&D process developed at the HTC site.
Serve as process owner during industrialization, preserving the core principles and quality of the original process during scale-up.
Collaborate with Capability Acquisition, Automation, and Digital teams to develop and implement scalable manufacturing solutions.
Support process optimization, documentation, and validation to promote repeatability, efficiency, and quality.
Drive improvements in manufacturing throughput, cost, and reliability.
Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with scaling the process.
Integrate automation and digital tools into the production process in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Execute problem-solving and project work independently with minimal supervision.
Liaise between R&D and production teams to support effective knowledge transfer and alignment.