Manufacturing Engineer - CMC CVI Process

Manufacturing Engineer - CVI Process Engineer

Working Pattern : Onsite Working location : Indianapolis, IN

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) team, supporting the Chemical Vapour 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. 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 :

• 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 : + Associate's degree in Engineering with 4+ years of engineering experience, OR + Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of engineering experience, OR + Master's degree in Engineering, OR + PhD in Science, Technology or Engineering, OR + In lieu of a degree 6+ years of engineering experience + To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred Requirements : + Experience with the manufacture of Ceramic Matrix Composite Components or Aerospace Components with coating operations. + Knowledge of Vacuum Furnace operating principles and hardware + Knowledge of PSM and how to implement + Knowledge of gas supply and flow rate control / verification + Knowledge of piping and instrumentation diagram creation / interpretation + Experience with logic-based control systems + Experience with Mass Flow Controllers, Thermocouples, Vacuum Pumps, PH Probes. + Experience with Control of Hazardous / Explosive Gases and Chemical Scrubbers for treatment of exhaust furnace waste + Experience 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. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. For fully remote roles, employees can live in any state except Idaho, Nebraska, Nevada, Vermont, and Wyoming. Pay Range : $70,629 - $105,943 Relocation is available for this position.