Rolls-Royce
Engineering & Manufacturing
TechnicalLead–MRO,T56/Helicopters
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.
“Technical Lead – MRO, T56/Helicopters at Rolls-Royce. Skills: Technical Lead, MRO, T56/Helicopters, Engineering Management, Customer Support, Repair Engineering, Technical Publications. Lead and coach an engineering team comprised of Maintenance & Overhaul Engineering / Customer Support, Repair, and Ground Support Equipment Engineering skill sets. Manage Engineering Customer Support for the respective Helicopters (M250/RR300/CTS80) and T56 aftermarkets”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensuring efficient and effective execution of Maintenance and Overhaul (M&O) Engineering activities; Ensuring technical documents have adequate substantiation and quality; Developing a culture of continuous improvement; Increase efficiency and effectiveness for the M&O engineering team
Industry & Context.
Root cause investigation; Troubleshooting for safety or safety investigations
Must be a U. S. Citizen or U. S. Permanent Resident to be eligible for consideration
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience or Master's degree and 3+ years of experience, U. S. Citizen or U. S. Permanent Resident
Nice to Have
At least 10+ years of related experience, Experience and knowledge of T56/501K product line and/or Helicopters product line, regulatory framework and customers, Experience with M&O engineering and technical publications, Experience with design engineering, GD&T, modelling, Experience with repair engineering and repair development, Experience and demonstrated capability in root cause investigation, including evidence-based methods, Experience in design, repair, and troubleshooting for safety or safety investigations (Red Tops/SARs) involving Rolls-Royce products., Breadth of gas turbine engineering experience across engineering functions: design, performance, validation/verification, customer application, certification/qualification, maintenance & overhaul, repair, field service, etc., Experience in resource workload, prioritization, allocation management and associated tools, Experience in managing/leading/coaching people and engineering teams to successful outcomes and customer satisfaction, Demonstrated ability to influence others through effective and positive engagement on technical and business issues.
What You'll Do.
Lead and coach an engineering team comprised of Maintenance & Overhaul Engineering / Customer Support
and Ground Support Equipment Engineering skill sets
Manage Engineering Customer Support for the respective Helicopters (M250/RR300/CTS80) and T56 aftermarkets
Support for Aircraft on Ground (AOGs)
incoming safety or service investigations
and evaluation of in-service engines and hardware with conditions outside of current manual limits (Technical Variances)
Serve as the interface to the Regional Field Service Representatives (FSRs)
Coordinate with the Authorized Maintenance Centers (AMCs)
Authorized Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Centers (AMROCs)
and Authorized Repair Facilities (ARFs) servicing T56/Helicopters products
Design and support of Ground Support Equipment
Initiation and verification of technical publication changes (manuals
and manage budget for the M&O Engineering Team in support of all T56/Helicopters products.
Hire and maintain a group of capable engineers and ensure effective performance management of assigned Engineers by setting/agreeing appropriate and relevant objectives
performing evaluations and appraisals (e. g. PDRs)
Work with the Engineering Technology & Safety (ET&S) engineering function Capability Managers to identify training
skills gaps or competency needs with the team and provide skill development opportunities
Identify and execute improvements to processes
and methods for the M&O engineering team to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Provide leadership and technical guidance to team members; Serve as the interface to the Regional Field Service Representatives (FSRs); Coordinate with the Authorized Maintenance Centers (AMCs), Authorized Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Centers (AMROCs), and Authorized Repair Facilities (ARFs); Work with the Engineering Technology & Safety (ET&S) engineering function Capability Managers; Managing/leading/coaching people and engineering teams
Communication Scope
Demonstrated ability to influence others through effective and positive engagement on technical and business issues.
Process & Methodology
Prioritization of tasks, Resource workload, prioritization, allocation management
Full Job Description
## **Job Description** **Job Title:** Technical Lead – MRO, T56/Helicopters **Working Pattern:** Fulltime **Working location:** Indianapolis, IN As the Technical Lead of Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) for T56/501K and Helicopters Programs, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective execution of Maintenance and Overhaul (M&O) Engineering activities for T56/501K and Helicopter engines (T56 Series 3 & 3.5, T56 Series 4, M250, RR300, & CTS800), including Customer Support, Repair, Ground Support Engineering (GSE) and technical publication content management. This requires prioritization of tasks to meet business needs, ensuring technical documents have adequate substantiation and quality, providing leadership and technical guidance to team members, and developing a culture of continuous improvement. **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, giv
Applying for this Technical Lead – MRO, T56/Helicopters role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Rolls-Royce?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.