Mechanical Engineer - Sub-System / Component Design

Mechanical Engineer - Sub-System/Component Design

Indianapolis, IN

A new opportunity has arisen for Mechanical Engineer for Component Design in Fans & Compressors. As a Sub-System/Component Design Engineer you would be responsible for leading the mechanical design of Gas Turbine Engine sub-systems and components. As a Design Engineer you will exhibit strong technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies and have an understanding of cross-discipline engineering concepts which include but are not limited to manufacturing engineering, cost engineering, and product definition. As part of Mechanical Engineer - Sub-System/Component Design you will be responsible for leading the creation of design definitions that meet system requirements and product attributes. In this role, you will apply the latest design methods, tools, and techniques to support the design needs of the business.

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At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs. We embrace the power of data and technology and aim to be Digital First in everything we do.

To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars’ worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialisation, we also offer freedom to cross-specialise and develop skills across a number of different areas.

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:

• Lead sub-system and component design activities, including trade studies for optimization, and mentor less experienced team members to deliver design solutions for gas turbine component(s), sub-systems, and complex assemblies in consideration of safety, manufacturing capability, product physical and functional robustness.
• Perform engineering activities that include the following: mechanical design, analysis, hand calculations, tolerance stacks, presenting technical data to senior leadership and/or customers, authoring and reviewing technical reports, reviewing and approving functional and physical interfaces, and generating analysis requirements for components and sub-systems.
• Support the creation of detailed component definition (drawings and/or model based definition), approve these definitions, and support manufacturing to produce conforming hardware.
• Perform a leadership role in Root Cause and Corrective Action teams, generate and collate input for sub-system and system level risks, and complete risk assessments for owned components and sub-systems.
• Review and approve component requirements for their responsible sub-system’s hardware. Develop, approve, and execute validation plans utilizing engineering activities referenced above to show compliance to these requirements.
• Provide and review limits for engine and rig testing and supporting testing including assessment of test results and tested hardware.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of design experience, OR
• Masters Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, OR
• JD/PhD
• Significant experience with gas turbine component and sub-system design, including materials, structural analysis, dynamics, and aerothermal methods
• Experience using computer aided design tools such as Siemens NX
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and the creation of limit stacks
• In order to be considered US Citizenship is a requirement

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in leading the design of gas turbine components and sub-systems, such as compressors, combustors, turbines, transmissions, and/or externals
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with engine assembly and testing
• Experience using finite element analysis tools (such as ANSYS)
• Programming skills such as Visual Basic, Python, PERL, C++ and/or computational tools such as Matlab
• An excellent command of the English language for both written and oral communications

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 realise 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 will be provided if applicable.

Close Date: December 27, 2024

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.