Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace & Defense
Overview
Lead manufacturing engineering for external supply chains at Rolls-Royce LibertyWorks in Indianapolis, driving quality, cost, and delivery on advanced development programs. Own supplier readiness, source inspections, and cross-functional team leadership to deliver critical power systems. Collaborate with design teams on manufacturability, sourcing strategy, and continuous improvement. This role stands out with direct impact on aerospace propulsion programs and access to Rolls-Royce's global engineering network.
What You'll Do7
- 1Drive DFx supplier events and provide manufacturing input to design teams to ensure component producibility.
- 2Consult with Design Engineers on manufacturability and influence sourcing decisions from a manufacturing perspective.
- 3Develop and execute supplier manufacturing readiness assessments and technical risk evaluations.
- 4Support suppliers on quality requirements including PPAP, FAIR, and SABRe standards.
- 5Perform source inspections on supplier hardware to meet quality and delivery targets.
- 6Lead a cross-functional team with manufacturing focus to achieve program milestones and customer commitments.
- 7Foster continuous improvement by sharing best practices and implementing lean methodologies across the supply base.
Requirements9
- 1Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, or Business with 4+ years in Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, or Purchasing.
- 2Bachelors degree in Engineering, Technology, or Business with 2+ years in Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, or Purchasing.
- 3Masters degree or higher in Engineering, Technology, or Business, or 6+ years experience in lieu of degree in a manufacturing environment.
- 4U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.
- 5Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies, preferably Blackbelt certification.
- 6Strong knowledge of SABRe, FAIR, and PPAP requirements.
- 7Experience in a global manufacturing environment, including supplier management.
- 8Proficiency in Rolls-Royce controls manufacturing and certification processes.
- 9Demonstrated experience in designing manufacturing tooling, gaging, and fixtures.
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$99 - $160k per year
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