Rolls-Royce
Engineering & Manufacturing
ManufacturingEngineer-ExternalSupplyChain
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“Manufacturing Engineer - External Supply Chain at Rolls-Royce. Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Management, Method of Manufacture. Act as Technical Authority for Supplier Management Team. Integrate Manufacturing Engineering activities across product lifecycle”
Industry & Context.
Perform root cause analysis; Solving problems using a structured approach
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate degree with 4+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, Master’s degree, PhD, 6+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in lieu of a degree, U. S. Citizen or U. S. Permanent Resident
Nice to Have
Experience working with castings and/or forgings either producing or processing downstream, Demonstrated ability to discuss both technical and business issues with all levels of management within the supply chain and with customers, Experience bringing diverse groups together to resolve technical issues and problems and perform root cause analysis, Understanding of metal removal and processing of Aerospace components, Knowledge of FAIR (First Article Inspection Report) process, APQP, and PPAP, Practical knowledge of source/method change and classified parts control, Experience solving problems using a structured approach, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and / or Black Belt certification
What You'll Do.
Act as Technical Authority for Supplier Management Team
Integrate Manufacturing Engineering activities across product lifecycle
Evaluate Methods of Manufacture and compliance to Design Intent
Ensure consistency delivering quality
delivery rate and lead time
Ensure product integrity for component or system
Align method of manufacture with design intent
Interface with design engineering organization
Utilize technical packages to establish best practices
Influence commodity strategies and sourcing decisions
Develop method of manufacture for new components
Meet customer requirements for quality
delivery and responsiveness
Ensure performance level is sustainable
Validate supplier’s method of manufacture and capability
Approve component airworthiness
Process critical data associated with component definition
Process associated specifications
Process compliance to Rolls-Royce procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interfacing with the appropriate design engineering organization; Discuss technical and business issues with management within the supply chain and with customers; Bringing diverse groups together to resolve technical issues and problems
Full Job Description
## **Job Description** **Job Title:** Manufacturing Engineer - External Supply Chain **Working Pattern:** Hybrid (3 office days a week) **Working Location:** Indianapolis, IN With this attractive opportunity you will act as Technical Authority for the Supplier Management Team by integrating Manufacturing Engineering activities across the product lifecycle and through the supply chain. Professionally accountable to the Supplier Technical Assurance Manager, you will evaluate Methods of Manufacture and compliance to Design Intent while ensuring consistency delivering quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time. **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. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerat
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