Mechanical Engineer

Rolls-Royce • Indianapolis, IN

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer develops control system hardware requirements and guides Rolls-Royce-approved suppliers through detailed design to ensure delivered hardware meets technical and program requirements. The role focuses on aftermarket support of control system hardware, including field investigations, processing design changes, and evaluating non-conforming hardware. The engineer may work within a small team to deliver hardware and associated documentation, and interfaces with external suppliers and internal engine program teams.

The position owns a package of mechanical control units on an existing platform, supporting their performance and reliability. It coordinates with suppliers to resolve technical, manufacturing, and supply-chain issues; investigates in-service issues to determine root causes and corrective actions; reviews and dispositions non-conforming material; identifies cost or reliability improvements; processes design changes; and advocates for component suppliers through internal gated design reviews, overseeing qualification efforts resulting from design changes.

The role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, on a hybrid schedule with three days in the office. Relocation is available. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The posted annual pay range is $78,918–$128,242. Rolls-Royce offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including base pay and a discretionary bonus plan, with additional benefits subject to eligibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering and at least 1 year of experience in mechanical engineering or control systems; OR a master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering; OR a PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with control systems hardware design.
• Experience with change management and risk management processes.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and other problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of RTCA/DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 environmental testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Own a package of mechanical control units on an existing platform, supporting performance and reliability.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve technical, manufacturing, and supply-chain issues.
• Investigate in-service issues, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Review and disposition non-conforming material.
• Identify cost or reliability improvements and process design changes to improve component reliability.
• Represent component suppliers through internal gated design reviews.
• Oversee qualification efforts driven by design changes.
• Develop control system hardware requirements and guide approved suppliers through detailed design.
• Deliver hardware and associated documentation in collaboration with a small team and internal engine program teams.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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