Rolls-Royce

Engineering & Manufacturing

ComponentDesignEngineer-LWSurvivabilityTechnologies

$71–115k Indianapolis, Indiana, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Component Design Engineer - LW Survivability Technologies at Rolls-Royce. Skills: Component Design, Mechanical Design, Systems Engineering. Deliver design solutions for component(s). Deliver definition to appropriate stakeholder groups”

What You'll Achieve.

on-time delivery and quality of component design definition artefacts; robustness for manufacturing capability; enable lifecycle profitability; Elimination of Non-Conformance/Zero Defects/Delivery of Producibility; achieve deterministic solutions and producible components in a repeatable fashion; ensure right first time can be achieved; assure data integrity; ensure that the technical attributes of the Sub-system design meet the agreed requirements

Industry & Context.

Engineering & Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems; make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizen

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 1+ years of related OR Masters degree in OR JD/PhD in Engineering, US Citizen

Nice to Have

technical knowledge in mechanical design methodologies, understanding of cross-discipline engineering concepts, manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering, product definition, apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking, make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters, Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks, Membership of a relevant professional body, Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization

What You'll Do.

Deliver design solutions for component(s)

Deliver definition to appropriate stakeholder groups

Create and use automated and integrated tool sets

Elimination of Non-Conformance/Zero Defects/Delivery of Producibility

Quality Assurance through checking of design documents

Carry out analyses using formula-based calculations

Create technical documents to comply with process

Enable through life Supply Chain Design

manage and execute external designs

Manage product configuration and assure data integrity

Execute sub-system integration process

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

participate within an IPT; Deliver definition to appropriate stakeholder groups; work closely with product

Communication Scope

Good communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization

Process & Methodology

Plan, manage and execute external designs

Full Job Description

## **Job Description** **Job Title:** Component Design Engineer - LW Survivability Technologies **Working Pattern:** Full time **Working location:** Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid/3 days on-site on avg) We have an exciting opportunity for a Component Design Engineer to join the team in Indianapolis. The Component Design Engineer is part of the Global Mechanical Systems Capability function. The Component Design Engineer shall create engineering solutions that satisfy functional and physical requirements symptomatic of Product System and Sub-System level environments. Crucially, the engineered solutions must exhibit robustness for manufacturing capability. The Component Design Engineer is responsible for the on-time delivery and quality of component design definition artefacts i.e. documents, models, definitions that meet system level and sub-system requirements. The Component Design Engineer will participate within an IPT described by Product Lifecycle System (PLS) and operate in accordance with applicable Rolls-Royce Management System (RRMS) policies and processes. The Component Design Engineer is responsible for sub-system integration of the technical activities for their design solutions and enabling lifecycle profitability through the Supply Chain Design. **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 ran

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