Join Rolls-Royce as a Manufacturing Engineer in Indianapolis, IN. This full-time role operates on a 9/80 work schedule with a salary range of $98,566 - $160,169 annually, offering the chance to develop world-class power and propulsion solutions.
Requirements
Associate's Degree in STEM or Engineering/Technology with 4+ years of manufacturing experience OR Bachelor's Degree in STEM or Engineering/Technology with 2+ years of manufacturing experience OR Master's/PhD in STEM or Engineering/Technology.
Must be a US Citizen.
Preferred: Experience in aerospace investment casting, PFMEAs, control plans, and Lean Manufacturing.
Skills & Responsibilities
Manufacturing processes: Develop, implement, validate, and continuously improve manufacturing methods, digital systems, and processes to meet safety, quality, and cost requirements.
Quality and safety: Drive a culture of zero defects, ensure compliance with HSE standards, and rigorously resolve safety-related issues.
Process analysis: Utilize PFMEAs, control plans, MSA activities, and statistical process control to enhance production yield and incorporate Lean Manufacturing best practices.
Equipment monitoring: Monitor the performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify efficiency and initiate corrective actions for deficiencies.
Potential transition routes: People from quality engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering roles may bring strong technical problem-solving and process optimization skills, alongside meeting the mandatory STEM degree and US citizenship requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Working Pattern: Full-time
Working location: Indianapolis, IN (9/80 work schedule)
Global Grade/Level: GG10
Relocation is available
Why Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.
You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.
Position Summary
What you will be doing
HSE - Ensure that manufacturing processes are in full compliance to Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and meet the expectations of the Zero Harm program.
Product Safety - Ensure that manufacturing processes are capable of achieving and sustaining the design intent, and that processes are followed so that our products and those of our suppliers conform to their specification. Rigorously raise, investigate and resolve safety related issues.
Quality - Drive a culture of zero defects within the organization. Works with all functions to reduce risk and drive product Right First Time. Ensure compliance to all relevant company, legislative and technical policies and standards including RRMS, SABRe and Export Control and Intellectual Property requirements.
Develop Capability - Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes, digital systems and/or methods of manufacture which are capable of meeting and continue to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time. Capture, analyze and use data to demonstrate and improve the current and future capability of manufacturing processes.
New Part Introduction from wax tooling through casting development.
Utilizing PFMEAs, control plans, MSA activities in the manufacturing and/or assembly areas using HPC and Production systems concepts and as needed with yield enhancement and to incorporate Lean Manufacturing best practices and working in a culture focused on improvements.
Developing manufacturing and/or assembly processes that are applicable to statistical process control and developing those techniques, as needed
Monitoring performance of machinery, equipment and tools to verify their efficiency
Initiating corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality
Providing guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing and /or assembly techniques
Basic Requirements:
Associates Degree in STEM or Engineering/Technology and 4+ years in a manufacturing environment or;
Bachelor`s Degree in STEM or Engineering/Technology, with 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment OR;
Master’s Degree in STEM or Engineering/Technology OR;
PhD in STEM or Engineering/Technology
To be considered for this role you must be a US Citizen
Preferred Requirements:
General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools relevant to the business
Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes relevant to their role
Experience in aerospace investment casting and/or single crystal experience
Experience working with investment casting manufacturing processes, materials, tolerances, equipment, or measurement system analysis
Knowledge of investment casting processes including tool and die, wax and ceramic injection, rapid prototyping and familiarity with general casting finishing, GD&T, NDE inspection and dimensional processes.
Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.
Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.
Infinite Potential
Closing Date: 11/30/2026
Job Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Job Posting Date
05 Nov 2026; 00:11
Pay Range
Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.
$98,566 - $160,169-Annually
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Benefits
Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
