Rolls-Royce
Aerospace
ComponentDesignEngineer(Inlets,Nacelles,Installations&Exhaust)
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“Component Design Engineer (Inlets, Nacelles, Installations & Exhaust) at Rolls-Royce. Skills: Component Design, Gas Turbine, Aerospace. Develop new component designs. Develop design changes for hardware”
What You'll Achieve.
Satisfy requirements; Exhibit robustness; Push envelope with performance; Push envelope with life; Push envelope with efficiency; Keep production on target; Keep fleet in operation
Industry & Context.
Problem resolution; Failure analysis; Root cause analysis; Corrective action
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in engineering, 1+ years of experience, Master's degree in engineering, JD/PhD in Engineering, US Citizen
Nice to Have
Good interpersonal skills, Effective teamwork skills, Problem resolution skills, Good technical writing skills, Experience with component design methods, Experience with design tools, Experience with design practices, CAD experience, Teamcenter experience, Systems Engineering tools experience, Knowledge of GD&T, Knowledge of tolerance stacks, Experience designing tube bending components, Experience designing sheet metal components, Experience designing composite fiber components, Experience designing electrical harnesses, Experience in New Product Introduction, Excellent communication skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Experience with product design customers, Experience with product design suppliers, Experience with other engineering specialties, Experience with shop floor personnel
What You'll Do.
Develop new component designs
Develop design changes for hardware
Create design concepts
Optimize concepts to definition
Prepare technical presentations
Prepare technical documents
Perform dimensional analyses
Support drawing creation
Deliver hardware for validation
Release hardware to production
Perform analyses for hardware
Substantiate suitability for applications
Present design solutions
Defend technical work
Support supply chain procurement
Review supplier documentation
Assess non-conforming hardware
Review supplier change proposals
Support manufacturing issues
Support assembly issues
Support service issues
Support aftermarket issues
Perform investigations of hardware issues
Conduct failure analysis
Conduct root cause analysis
Conduct corrective action
Share findings with team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Program leadership; Other stakeholders; Global turbomachinery team
Communication Scope
Technical presentations; Technical documents
Full Job Description
## **Job Description** **Job Title: Component Design Engineer (Inlets, Nacelles, Installations & Exhaust)** **Working Pattern: Full-Time** **Working location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid - 3 Office Days/Week** As a Component Design Engineer for gas turbine inlets, nacelles, installations and exhaust (INIE), you will be part of the global Structures & Controls Engineering, Technology & Safety organization. You will develop complex engineering solutions that satisfy cutting-edge aerospace functional and physical requirements and exhibit robustness for manufacturing capability. Within your assigned propulsion system program, you’ll be responsible for developing, assessing, and delivering INIE hardware and systems that push the envelope with performance, life, and efficiency. **Why Rolls-Royce?** 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. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions. We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Rolls-Royce
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