Product Assurance Engineer

Job Title: Product Assurance Engineer – Assembly and Test

Working Pattern: Full time

Working location: Indianapolis, IN

The Product Assurance team is seeking a Life Cycle Engineer (Production Support Engineer) to support production engine assembly and test. As the Product Assurance Engineer, you will provide world-class technical support for Assembly and Test products. You will identify and resolve product problems during the assembly and acceptance testing of engines and will act as a subject matter expert for engine build and test. You will also ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective product attributes are defined and maintained. This is a fast-paced role ideal for individuals with an engineering background and an interest in/knowledge of gas turbine engines.

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, giving 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

• Act as technical expert / resource for the engine build line and production engine test while troubleshooting / resolving issues.
• Lead engineering investigation teams and act as technical interface with Program engineering management while delivering technical communications (e.g., presentations and/or reports) to customers, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Generate and maintain engine Production Test Specifications and act as the engineering / technical expert for production engine test.
• Identify escapes, coordinate containment activity, and recommend corrective actions. This includes conducting root cause investigation and problem solving as part of the Product Problem Resolution (PPR) process as well as assisting in investigations as required by Service Engineering or Flight Airworthiness.
• Set and support operational engineering targets (such operational disruption metrics and test rejections) based on historical data and monitor performance against targets. Carry out continuous improvement by identifying Best Practice and Learning from Experience activities, feeding back into future programs and product design teams.
• Ensure compliance with requirements specified by regulatory authorities and to adhere to technical and business requirements of internal & external stakeholders. Where delegated, act as the Technical Authority providing assurance on build, commissioning, and maintenance 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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology with 2+ years of experience OR
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering Technology OR
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering Technology
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience as a technical expert, resolving product issues and ensure compliance with safety and reliability standard
• Demonstrated leadership ability to define, plan, and execute engineering tasks/projects and to provide technical guidance and mentoring
• Experience reviewing specifications with a strong system level understanding of gas turbine engines
• Experience defining test processes
• Experience leading investigations and communicate findings
• Experience focusing on continuous improvement and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach to tasks and ability to manage timelines effectively
• Strong communication skills with all levels of personnel

What we offer:

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

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location.  It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement.  As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Global Grade/Level: GG10

Closing date: 9/26/2025

Engineering for Services $90,985 - $136,477-Annually 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.