US Defense Programs
Engineering & Manufacturing
USDefensePrograms-ProducibilityManufacturingEngineeringLead
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“US Defense Programs - Producibility Manufacturing Engineering Lead at US Defense Programs. Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Product Safety, Quality. Lead component producibility and manufacturing engineering activities. Act as Technical Authority”
What You'll Achieve.
Assure the initial and continuing capability of the method of production to produce product conforming to design definition; Meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, deliver rate and lead time (SQCD); Deliver a successful outcome in line with the requirements and commitment of Rolls-Royce; Deliver business needs and priorities; Ensure that Commodity and Manufacturing Process strategy implications are included in relevant capital plans; Buy-off the production readiness of new manufacturing capabilities or methods of manufacture; Ensure Design for Manufacture is implemented; Drive manufacturing processes towards identified consistent best practice; Agreed FAIR buy-off across design and manufacturing engineering; Mitigate product safety risks; Promote a product safety culture; Ensure learning related to product safety is embedded; Develop and deploy manufacturing processes and methods of manufacture to support Right First Time manufacture; Ensure compliance to all relevant company, legislative and technical policies and standards; Ensure that manufacturing processes and methods of manufacture deployed are in full compliance to Health, Safety & Environmental Standards; Meet the expectations of the Zero Harm program; Ensure that manufacturing processes and methods of manufacture are designed to achieve the highest quality at the lowest possible cost; Ensure issues and risks are resolved to meet project timescales; Ensure required competences are in place and promoting their development and growth
Industry & Context.
Resolution of technical issues/problems/arisings; Resolve operational problems; Investigate and resolve safety related issues
Travel Expected, US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate's degree in Engineering with 7 + years of experience with Manufacturing Experience, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years with Manufacturing Experience, Master's degree in Engineering with 3+ years with Manufacturing Experience, In lieu of degree, 9+ years of experience with Manufacturing Experience, US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
Nice to Have
Project Management experience in planning, controlling budgets and driving to schedules, Domain knowledge commensurate with focus and size of package, Understanding of Product Change control including PCB (Product Change Board) and DDRAM (Design Definition Review and Audit Meeting) and Product Introduction Lifecycle Management experience, Engineering and technical competence, sufficient to enable decision making commensurate with size of package, Experience applying Systems approach or equivalent (Robust Design lead, Black belt, etc. ), Experience in leading an Engineering team
What You'll Do.
Lead component producibility and manufacturing engineering activities
Act as Technical Authority
Integrate all Manufacturing Engineering activities
Build external relationships
Operate as an active member of the global Manufacturing Engineering leadership team
Drive manufacturing processes towards best practice
Support Assembly and Test to resolve operational problems
Own the manufacturing leg of the Safety Assurance Framework
Ensure compliance to all relevant company
legislative and technical policies and standards
Specify Manufacturing Engineering and process requirements
Make technical decisions
Deploy mechanisms to govern the achievement of Manufacturing Engineering deliverables
Ensure issues and risks are resolved
Support the creation of ME load/capacity plans and budgets
Act as FAIR signatory
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Integrate all Manufacturing Engineering activities across Design engineering and internal and external supply chain teams; Operate as an active member of the global Manufacturing Engineering leadership team; Proactively supporting cross-Business collaboration, knowledge sharing, skills and process development; Working with Design Engineering to ensure Design for Manufacture is implemented; Working with the Manufacturing Engineering Commodity Leaders and Manufacturing Process Owners; Coordinate with design engineering the long term, robust solutions; Build external and internal relationships
Process & Methodology
Planning, Controlling budgets, Driving to schedules
Full Job Description
## **Job Description** **Job Title:** US Defense Programs - Producibility Manufacturing Engineering Lead **Working Pattern:** Fulltime - Hybrid **Working location:** Indianapolis, IN As the Producibility Lead for US Defense Production Programs, you will report to the Chief Engineer of T56/Helo/Defense Operations Design Engineering Group, you will lead component producibility and manufacturing engineering activities on behalf of all the US Defense Production Programs (T56, Helicopters, Lift Systems, and AE Engines). You will act as Technical Authority, assuring the initial and continuing capability of the method of production to produce product conforming to design definition, and ensuring the resolution of technical issues/problems/arisings, to meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, deliver rate and lead time (SQCD). You will integrate all Manufacturing Engineering activities across Design engineering and internal and external supply chain teams. **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. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We fos
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