Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - CVI Process Engineer

Working Pattern:  Onsite 9/80

Working location:  Indianapolis, IN

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) team, supporting the Chemical Vapor Infiltration (CVI) process. This role focuses on scaling, optimizing, and sustaining high-temperature composite manufacturing used in next-generation aerospace applications. The successful candidate will drive process improvements, root cause investigations, and production readiness of CVI-related operations.

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.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives 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 consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

What you will be doing:

Here you’ll have the opportunity to work on the following:

Process Development & Optimization:
Support and improve CVI process parameters, cycle times, and product quality.

Collaborate with materials, R&D, and design teams to transition new products from development to manufacturing.

Define and implement process controls and lean manufacturing principles.

Production Support:
Provide day-to-day technical support to CVI operations to resolve production issues.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, throughput, and cycle time.

Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances.

Documentation & Compliance:
Author and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), manufacturing instructions, and process documentation.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations specific to high-temperature and reactive gas processes. Rigorously raise, investigate and resolve safety related issues.

Equipment & Facility Interface:
Support maintenance and upgrades of CVI furnaces and related process equipment.

Participate in commissioning of new tools and process lines.

Continuous Improvement:

Utilize Six Sigma, 5S, PFMEA, and other quality tools to identify and execute process improvements.

Contribute to cost reduction initiatives and capacity expansion planning. Responsible for self-development to meet the required competencies for the role. Continuously seek to expand knowledge and experience to increase effectiveness in undertaking existing and new activities.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:

An Associate’s Degree and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience, ORA Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five years of relevant experience, ORA master’s Degree and a minimum of three years of relevant experience, ORJD/Ph.D.In lieu of a degree, nine years of relevant experienceIn order to qualify for this role you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Perm Resident

Preferred:

Experience with the manufacture of Ceramic Matrix Composite Components or Aerospace Components with coating operations.Knowledge of Vacuum Furnace operating principles and hardwareKnowledge of PSM and how to implementKnowledge of gas supply and flow rate control / verificationKnowledge of piping and instrumentation diagram creation / interpretationExperience with logic-based control systemsExperience with Mass Flow Controllers, Thermocouples, Vacuum Pumps, PH Probes.Experience with Control of Hazardous / Explosive Gases and Chemical Scrubbers for treatment of exhaust furnace wasteExperience with the FAT/SAT process and the validation of new equipment for use in production

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Relocation is available for this role if applicable

Job Expiration Date: 2/9/26

Job CategoryManufacturing Engineering
Job Posting Date02 Feb 2026; 00:02
Pay Range$114,400 - $185,900-Annually

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.