Manufacturing Engineer - Technical Lead

1w1 week ago

Rolls-Royce

Indianapolis, US · Full-time · $119,520 – $194,220

About this role

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join as a Manufacturing Engineer - Technical Lead. Act as a technical lead for a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. Integrate all Manufacturing Engineering activities across the product lifecycle to meet Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery requirements.

Work in tandem with the manufacturing team directly on the shop floor, devising, implementing, and testing new strategies to optimize productivity. Maintain a strong understanding of compliance while adhering to safety and quality standards. Report findings or proposals to senior management.

Rolls-Royce is an iconic brand at the forefront of innovation for over a century, designing, building, and servicing critical power systems where safety and reliability are paramount. Recognized as the top employer in Engineering & Manufacturing on the Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. Fosters a collaborative environment where engineers thrive.

Committed to creating a workplace where employees feel respected, supported, and empowered. Provides access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. Join a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.

Requirements

Technical leadership experience supporting Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Expertise in integrating manufacturing activities across product lifecycle
Strong knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and Zero Harm programmes
Proficiency in product safety risk mitigation and safety issue resolution
Ability to promote zero defects and zero waste cultures in manufacturing
Familiarity with manufacturing process controls and FAIR processes
Experience devising and implementing shop floor productivity strategies
Understanding of compliance to safety, quality, cost, and delivery standards

Responsibilities

Ensure manufacturing processes and methods comply with Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and meet Zero Harm programme expectations
Understand and mitigate product safety risks, promote product safety culture, and rigorously raise, investigate, and resolve safety issues
Promote a culture of zero defects and ensure processes support Right First Time manufacture with compliance to company, legislative, and technical policies
Promote a culture of zero waste and design manufacturing processes to achieve highest quality at lowest possible cost
Deploy mechanisms to govern achievement of Manufacturing Engineering deliverables, report status, and resolve issues to meet project timescales
Support creation of Manufacturing Engineering load/capacity plans and budgets
Ensure application of manufacturing process controls within area of accountability
Act as FAIR signatory

Benefits

Recognized as top employer in Engineering & Manufacturing on Forbes Top Employers for Engineers 2025
Commitment to innovation, employee development, and collaborative environment
Welcoming workplace where employees feel respected, supported, and empowered
Access to breadth and depth of opportunities to grow career and make a difference
Equal Opportunity Employer providing consideration without regard to protected characteristics