Manufacturing Engineer - CMC Metrology

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Manufacturing Engineer – CMC Metrology

Indianapolis, IN

06 Jan 2026

$70,629 - $114,772 annually

Rolls‑Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

Rolls‑Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. At Rolls‑Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

• Support Manufacturing Component Owner in DFM sessions for CMC components to improve manufacturability.
• Work with component design engineering to define best dimensioning scheme around functional need of components/design intent, limitations of GDT, and current measurement technologies.
• Work with component design to create characteristic matrix plan.
• Collaborate with HTC team and design teams to transition new products from development to manufacturing.
• Support Capability Acquisition Lead Engineer to spec and procure measurement equipment to industrialize the inspection of CMC products.
• Complete MSA studies and inspection plans.
• Define and implement pre and post coating inspection methods.
• Create and implement visual inspection techniques utilizing the latest automation technologies.

• Associate’s Degree plus 3 years of related engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree plus 1 year of related engineering experience.
• Master’s Degree.
• JD/Ph.D.
• In lieu of a degree, 5 years of related engineering experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident.

• Experience with Zeiss Calypso software and Siemens NX.
• Experience with GOM.
• Understanding Windows computer systems, file permissions, network drives.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Experience with aerospace materials, tolerances and processes, PFMEA, PPAP, Process Excellence (six sigma), and Lean Manufacturing best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, quantitative, analytical, organizational, and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines on multiple projects/programs.
• Experience in the management and implementation of manufacturing technologies and processes using an MRCL or Technology Readiness Level (TRL) gated process, would be an advantage.

We offer excellent development opportunities, competitive salary, and exceptional benefits, including discretionary bonus, employee support assistance, employee discounts, hybrid working options, and more. Relocation is available if appropriate.

Full‑time

Entry level

Engineering and Information Technology – Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.