US Defense Programs
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“US Defense Programs - Producibility Manufacturing Engineering Lead at US Defense Programs. Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Producibility, Technical Authority. Lead component producibility and manufacturing engineering activities. Act as Technical Authority”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, deliver rate and lead time; Deliver successful outcome in line with requirements and commitment; Deliver business needs and priorities; Reduce safety risks so far as is reasonably practicable; Support Right First Time manufacture; Meet project timescales
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting
Travel Expected
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, 9+ years of experience with Manufacturing Experience, US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
Nice to Have
Project Management experience, Domain knowledge commensurate with focus and size of package, Understanding of Product Change control, Product Introduction Lifecycle Management experience, Engineering and technical competence, Experience applying Systems approach, Experience in leading an Engineering team
What You'll Do.
Lead component producibility and manufacturing engineering activities
Act as Technical Authority
Assure capability of production method
Ensure resolution of technical issues
Integrate Manufacturing Engineering activities
and maintain external relationships
Ensure requirements are understood and maximized
Operate as an active member of leadership team
Support cross-Business collaboration
Develop skills and processes
Lead technical input into strategy
Include Commodity and Manufacturing Process strategy implications
Integrate Manufacturing Technology
Digital Manufacturing and Product Introduction
Buy-off production readiness of new capabilities
Ensure Design for Manufacture is implemented
Drive manufacturing processes towards best practice
Support Assembly and Test to resolve operational problems
Coordinate with design engineering for solutions
Ensure product safety risks are understood and mitigated
Champion product safety
Promote product safety culture
Own manufacturing leg of Safety Assurance Framework
Promote a culture of zero defects
Develop and deploy manufacturing processes
Coach community in use of RRPS
Ensure compliance to policies and standards
Specify Manufacturing Engineering and process requirements
Make technical decisions
Ensure compliance to Health
Safety & Environmental Standards
Meet Zero Harm program expectations
Promote a culture of zero waste
Design manufacturing processes for highest quality
Achieve highest quality at lowest cost
Deploy mechanisms to govern deliverables
Ensure issues and risks are resolved
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal and external supply chain teams; Design engineering team; Global Manufacturing Engineering leadership team; Cross-Business collaboration
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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