Manufacturing Engineering Technical Lead

Manufacturing Engineering Technical Lead

Indianapolis, IN

As the Manufacturing Engineering Technical Lead for CMCs you will be responsible for providing technical direction to a team of Manufacturing Engineers and will lead the team in problem resolution and major projects to meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, deliver rate and lead time. You will collaborate with a cross-functional multi-site team to ensure process and team alignment with the HTC facility. You will also act as a Technical Authority, assuring the initial and continuing capability of the method of production to produce product conforming to design intent. This role will also provide coaching and training to ensure the ongoing development of the manufacturing engineering team.

Innovate & Power the World

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet.

We deliver the best jet engines in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, we’re putting our customers at the forefront of the aviation industry – and we keep them there. Our product portfolio powers more than 35 types of commercial aircraft, and with over 13,000 engines in-service around the world, we’re keeping the world flying.

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

Key Accountabilities:

• Act as the Technical Authority - Ensure application of manufacturing process controls and within their area of accountability, with authorization subject to appropriate delegation. Act as FAIR signatory, where applicable.
• Quality - Promote a culture of zero defects within the area of accountability. Ensure that manufacturing processes and methods of manufacture within the business are developed and deployed to support Right First-Time manufacture. Coach the community in the use of RRPS, DMAIC and Systems Engineering tools. Ensure compliance to all relevant company, legislative and technical policies, and standards.
• Deploy Capability - Maintain and/or govern Production Technical Packages (technical instructions, programs, tooling, etc.) for all parts/assemblies which clearly define the manufacturing process. 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. Ensure issues and risks are resolved to meet project timescales.
• Product Safety - Responsible for ensuring that product safety risks are understood and mitigated to meet the required safety levels and reduce the safety risks so far as is reasonably practicable. Champion product safety and promote a product safety culture in the supply chain, ensuring learning related to product safety is embedded.
• Develop talent - Act as professional leader of the manufacturing engineering community ensuring required competencies are in place and promoting the development and growth of the community.
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing - Operate as an active member of the global Manufacturing Engineering leadership team, supporting cross-business and sector collaboration, knowledge sharing, skills, and process development to best utilize the available resources to deliver business needs and priorities.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of engineering experience, OR
• Master's degree in Engineering with 3+ years of engineering experience, OR
• JD/PhD in Science, Technology or Engineering
• To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with the manufacture of Ceramic Matrix Composite Components or Aerospace Components with coating operations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both technical and business issues with all levels of management within the supply chain and Rolls-Royce
• Strong organization and prioritization skills. Demonstrated technical project planning and management experience.
• Has provided technical coaching and support to a group of Engineers
• Experience with Method Verification Approval process steps and considerations needed to complete equivalent or better fixed process changes
• Experience with Planning, Executing, and Approving First Article Inspection Reports
• Experience with quality and validation requirements including PFMEA, MVA, FAIR, APQP, and PPAP. Knowledge of lean manufacturing best practices is strongly desirable.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification with completed projects.
• Experience with Manufacturing Systems (CAD, CAM, CAPP, Manufacturing Execution System, Manufacturing Intelligence, SAP, Technical Publications, etc.) relevant to the business.

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Our People are our Power

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Closing Date: December 19, 0, 2024

Manufacturing Engineering05 Dec 2024; 00:12$113,179 - $183,916-AnnuallyIndianapolis, 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.