Project Application Engineer

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

3d•$98,566 - $160,169•Onsite

About The Position

As the Project Application Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional team leading the support of the industrial energy applications for Mature Engines including T56/501, RB211-524 and Trent 800. This is an exciting opportunity with significant external collaboration with the customer. In this unique role, you will be the primary engineering interface with Siemens Energy for industrial applications. You will be responsible for the delivery of the engineering IPT objectives defined by the engine programs. The scope includes planning and executing technical projects while having responsibility for maintaining the delivery schedule and budget.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of project/program management experience, or Master's degree in Engineering, or JD/PhD
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this role

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated project planning and management experience and ability to work without supervision on an extended, multifunctional engineering project team
Experience working in engineering technical project management including interactions with customers, suppliers and partners
Experience supporting multiple engine programs simultaneously
Understanding of engineering design, procurement, manufacturing and assembly
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment taking rational risks to meet customer deliverables
Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to deal with ambiguity
Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

Primary Project Application Engineer with Siemens Energy for the industrial engine applications for the T56/501, Trent 800 and RB211-524 engines
Act as Liaison Officer on the Technical Management Committee with Siemens Energy and the prime point of contact for controlling technical information between the businesses
Lead global multi-disciplinary teams across different specialisms to drive completion of project tasks and deliverables in accordance with applicable processes, procedures and regulations
Manage Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) between Rolls-Royce and Siemens Energy
Effectively communicate complex technical projects with program stakeholders both internally to leadership and externally to customers, regulators, and airframers
Develop the System Engineering strategy for the project and ensure this is reflected in the project governance and project master schedule
Execute WBS cost account management (CAM), integrated planning/scheduling, earned-value assessment, risk management and continuous improvement tasks
Own engineering safety management system (SMS) activities including support of safety review boards, Red Tops, Safety Alert Reports, Safety Management Plans and other SMS processes