Product Definition / Product Data Manager

Job Description Job Title: Product Definition / Product Data Manager Working Pattern: Full Time Working location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid - 3 Office Days/Week As a Product Definition / Product Data Manager your responsibilities will be twofold; you will manage execution of engineering changes end-to-end from inception of change request, collation of inputs, evaluation and checking, to approval and communication of changes. You will also produce and (where adequate capability has been demonstrated) check Component definitions (such as Model Based Definitions - MBDs) in line with Engineering Standards to meet design intent, satisfying fit, form and function of the component whilst optimizing for manufacture. 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. Well 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 Play a vital role in enabling the delivery of our Group Engineering, Technology & Safety (ET&S) Strategy. This role sits within the Digital Design and Industrialization (DD&I) Team. The role includes an opportunity to grow technically alongside driving forward the Product Definition Capability. It also includes owning process documentation for product definition, supporting delivery of the automation workstreams (such as MBD) and Digital Transformation Strategy, enabling future efficiencies within Engineering. Who were looking for: At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors 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: Associates Degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience OR, Bachelors degree in Engineering with 1+ years of experience OR, Master's degree in Engineering, OR PhD in Engineering To be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen Preferred Requirements: Demonstrate strong communication and coordination skills; this includes working internally and with our external MSPs (Managed Service Providers) to deliver solutions. Experience with process management, data analysis, and quality assurance of product definitions Demonstrate skills working with influencing stakeholders across an organization. Experience in CAD modeling (Siemens NX), product lifecycle management (PLM) software (Teamcenter), and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T drawing standards per ASME Y14.5M and/or ISO) is essential for this role. Highly numerate with good technical and analytical skills, problem-solving ability and capable of systems level thinking. Have appropriate engineering experience in conceptual and detail design, detail definition methods and a good understanding of manufacturing techniques 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. Its a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum were 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. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Global Grade/Level: GG09 Closing Date: 1/30/2026 #CLOLI Job Category Mechanical Systems Job Posting Date 13 Jan 2026; 00:01 Pay Range $70,629 - $114,772-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. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planets vital power needs.