Component Design Engineer - Turbomachinery Transmissions

Rolls-Royce

Last Updated: 8/31/2026 3:55:36 AM

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Current Days Open
6
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$78,918.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$128,242.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
88.3
First Seen
5/13/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$70,629.00 (Yearly)
11/7/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$128,242.00 (Yearly)
8/31/2026

Full Job Description

Job Description Job Title: Component Design Engineer Turbomachinery Transmissions Working Pattern: Fulltime Working Location: Indianapolis, IN Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable. Why Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, youll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first. Youll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And its your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the worlds most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence. Position Summary As a Component Design Engineer, you will be part of the Global Mechanical Systems Capability function. You will create engineering solutions that satisfy functional and physical requirements symptomatic of Product System and Sub-System level environments. Crucially, the engineered solutions must exhibit robustness for manufacturing capability. Youll be responsible for the on-time delivery and quality of component design definition artifacts i.e., documents, models, definitions that meet system level and sub-system requirements. You will participate within an IPT described by Product Lifecycle System (PLS) and operate in accordance with applicable Rolls-Royce Management System (RRMS) policies and processes. As the Component Design Engineer, you will also be responsible for sub-system integration of the technical activities for their design solutions and enabling lifecycle profitability through the Supply Chain Design. What you will be doing: Deliver new component designs, analyses, and changes within the Design Technical Approval (DTA) gated process, which includes (but is not limited to) creating design concepts, optimizing concepts to a final definition, preparing technical presentations and documents, supporting creation of drawings, analysis, delivering hardware for validation, and release of hardware to the field Support the supply chain in procuring hardware, concession consultation and execution of Drawing Alteration Requests (DARs) Provide engineering support of service and/or development related hardware issues including Engine Investigations (EI) and Technical Variance (TV) analysis Develop and specify component design requirements in accordance with module, system, and customer interface requirements Address manufacturing, assembly, in-field, and aftermarket issues as they arise Participate in or lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) team Basic Requirements: Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, with 1+ years of experience in mechanical design, OR Masters degree in mechanical engineering, OR JD/PhD in Mechanical Engineering To be considered for this role, you must be a US Citizen Preferred Requirements: Experience in the design, analysis, and/or verification of aerospace mechanical components and/or systems. Experience in progressing designs/changes through a gated review process. Experience with gas turbine or turbomachinery power transmission components, including gears, rolling element bearings, shafts, and high-performance seals. Experience in the following software applications: Siemens NX, Siemens Teamcenter, ANSYS, Microsoft Excel Experience in dimensional tolerance stack-ups and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Knowledge of gas turbine subsystems and components and their function and operation Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. Its a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If youre driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive. Infinite Potential Closing Date: September 9th, 2026 Job Category Mechanical Systems Job Posting Date 26 Aug 2026; 00:08 Pay Range Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. $78,918 - $128,242-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.

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