Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Process Improvement Manufacturing Engineer
Drive enterprise-wide QCD improvements using DMAIC and lean methods.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role the engineer will analyze operational data, identify systemic variation, and lead cross-functional improvement projects. Responsibilities include facilitating root-cause analysis, kaizen events, time studies, and deploying standard work and process controls to sustain gains. • Lead DMAIC and lean improvement initiatives to boost Quality, Cost, and Delivery. • Analyze performance data across all Indianapolis facilities to pinpoint variation and waste. • Facilitate cross-functional root-cause analysis, kaizen events, and continuous-improvement workshops. • Conduct time studies, workflow assessments, and labor efficiency analyses. • Develop and implement standard work, process controls, and waste-reduction strategies. • Support creation and maintenance of Technical Package elements for process control. • Partner with operations, quality, design engineering, logistics and leadership to align improvement priorities. • Ensure manufacturing methods align with design intent through collaboration with design engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸lean improvement
- ▸data analysis
- ▸root cause
- ▸time studies
- ▸process controls
- ▸standard work
What You Bring
Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or Engineering Technology, with 2–4+ years of manufacturing experience (or 6+ years without a degree). Preferred qualifications include Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, proven DMAIC leadership, strong statistical analysis skills, and experience with PFMEA, PPAP and aerospace manufacturing. • Hold an engineering degree (Associate, Bachelor, or Master) with 2‑4+ years manufacturing experience, or 6+ years experience without a degree. • Possess Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or Green Belt) certification and proven DMAIC event leadership. • Demonstrate strong analytical abilities in statistical analysis, capability evaluation, and performance modeling. • Experience with PFMEA, PPAP, control plans, and aerospace manufacturing processes.
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸six sigma
- ▸dmaic
- ▸statistical analysis
- ▸pfmea
- ▸aerospace
Benefits
Rolls-Royce offers a competitive salary ($90,985‑$147,850), discretionary bonuses and a comprehensive total-rewards package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance. A hybrid work model is available, requiring three days per week on-site, with flexibility for fully remote roles outside restricted states.
Work Environment
Onsite