Strategy: Supports the development and execution of the strategy with respect to their area of specialism; is regarded as a thought leader.
Project Definition: Leads the definition of capability projects including capturing requirements, creating proposals, achieving stakeholder approval, acquiring funding and aligning partner support.
Problem Solving: Leads the resolution of new and emerging technical, compliance and business problems using analytical processes and professional judgement.
Collaboration: Proactively accesses internal and external networks of fellow specialists to further the understanding of the specialist subject; supports the implementation of strategic collaborative relationships.
People Capability: Supports the definition of skill and professional knowledge within their area of specialism; identifies, co-ordinates and delivers training; supports the development of other specialists; provides active mentoring.
Standards Definition: Ensures appropriate policies, standards and best practices are defined, shared and adopted.
Knowledge Sharing: Leads the sharing of Best Practice; represents the area as an authority in their defined subject; provides concise justification for decisions; records and captures salient information in reports and systems.
Analyze equipment data to inform and implement the most effective approach towards maintenance
Collect, organize, and analyze data in support of Key Performance Indicators for the Manufacturing Services Department as required. Ability to process Work Orders and pull reports from the Computerized Maintenance Management System
Provide technical assistance relating to machine or process failure to skilled trades and other supporting functions. Coordinate with OEM and machine tool specialists as needed. If requested, support other business units within Rolls Royce and any manufacturing suppliers to Rolls Royce.
Establishing root causes of failures and putting in place a process to eliminate or reduce such occurrences improving asset availability and mean time between failure.
Suggest improvements to work instructions to optimize the electrical installation / maintenance strategy and coordinate systems activities with Production Staff, regularly communicating and interfacing with Production Leaders, Team Leaders, and Production Operator
Additional Information
Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Services Systems Engineer
Working Pattern: Onsite 9/80
Working location: Indianapolis, IN
As the Manufacturing Services Systems Engineer, you will be recognized as an authoritative source of technical expertise and advice in a local area within a business and viewed as a key member of the broader team of technical expertise by senior capability leadership. You will be a specialist with depth and/or breadth of knowledge in your own discipline or field or may be a specialist in Rolls-Royce's products and solutions and how they are differentiated from the competition. You will also generate business benefits through the application of specialist technical knowledge within your expertise. In this role you will represent a critical resource to the "run and maintain" activity of a business, taking an active role in resolving current problems and supporting other technical specialists to advance knowledge in their capability area. Technically responsible for moderately sized projects relating to CNC machine tools and non-conventional machining - liaising with machine tool manufactures their agents and control suppliers to provide technical leadership to ensure the project delivered to the right quality, on time, and to budget.
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.