Mechanical Engineer – Component Design

Rolls-Royce • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Component Design Engineer works primarily with components within major subsystems to design, produce, and test components and mechanical systems for Rolls-Royce products. The engineer ensures component definitions meet project requirements from concept through demonstration testing. The position is hybrid, averaging three days onsite per week in Indianapolis, Indiana. Relocation assistance is available as applicable. Applicants must currently possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2+ years of gas turbine engine design experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering, or a Ph.D. in Engineering.
• Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using computer-aided design tools such as NX.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and creating limit stacks.
• Experience with generic design processes and component-specific design guidance.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, engine assembly, and testing.
• Experience using finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment, willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative, and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule.
• Excellent command of English for written and oral communications.
• Programming skills such as Visual Basic, MATLAB, Python, PERL, or C++.
• Experience with fan component design methods and practices, including impact and containment, aerodynamic design, composites, thermals, and lifing spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Create component requirements documents for owned hardware and hardware design concepts, and perform trade studies to optimize hardware.
• Support creation of detailed drawings and model-based definition, and support project and manufacturing teams in procuring conforming hardware.
• Provide limits for engine and rig testing, support testing, and assess test results and tested hardware.
• Orchestrate technical and design reviews and communicate solutions with the project or customer.
• Develop technical presentations and associated technical reports to deliver solutions.
• Perform subsystem and component trade studies for emerging products and architectures.
• Create and review functional and physical interfaces and generate analysis requirements for components.
• Provide input for component-level risks and complete DFMEA and risk assessments for owned components.

Benefits

• Base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance may be available to eligible employees.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account may be available to eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off and certain paid holidays.
• Paid parental and family care leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long-term incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

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