Process Improvement Engineer

Rolls-Royce

. lead data driven improvement initiatives using DMAIC, lean, and structured problem-solving techniques .

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,985 - $147,850 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

lead data driven improvement initiatives using DMAIC, lean, and structured problem-solving techniques
evaluate performance trends across all Indianapolis manufacturing facilities
identify systemic issues
deploy sustainable solutions that improve Quality, Cost, and Delivery
partner with operations, quality, design engineering, logistics, and leadership teams to drive continuous improvement at scale and enable standardized best practices across the enterprise
apply DMAIC, lean principles, and structured problem solving to identify, validate, and execute high impact QCD improvement projects
analyze operational and business performance data to identify the top drivers of variation, waste, and inefficiency across all Indianapolis facilities
facilitate cross-functional root cause analysis, kaizen events, and continuous improvement workshops
conduct time studies, workflow assessments, and labor efficiency analyses to identify improvement opportunities and validate process changes
develop and deploy standard work, process controls, and waste reduction strategies that deliver measurable and sustainable improvements
support development and maintenance of Technical Package elements required for process control and product integrity
ensure alignment of method of manufacture with design intent through frequent collaboration with design engineering.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An Associates of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, OR
A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, OR
A Master of Science degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, OR
A JR/PhD, OR
In lieu of a degree, 6+ years’ experience in Machining Operations or Engineering in addition to having experience with the preferred requirements listed below
Accredited Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Master Black Belt preferred: Green Belt acceptable.
Demonstrated experience leading DMAIC and lean improvement events.
Proven and quantifiable process improvement experience strongly preferred, including measurable gains in quality, cost, delivery, throughput, or waste reduction.
Strong analytical skills, including statistical analysis, capability evaluation, and performance modeling.
Experience with PFMEA, PPAP, control plans, and process capability improvement.
Ability to influence and lead cross functional teams without direct authority.
Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes, tolerances, and requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

bonus
employee support assistance
employee discounts
health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
flexible spending account
health savings account
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
long-term incentive plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

DMAICleanstructured problem-solvingstatistical analysisPFMEAPPAPprocess capability improvementworkflow assessmentslabor efficiency analysesquality improvement

Soft Skills

analytical skillsinfluenceleadershipcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationfacilitationteamworkorganizational skillscontinuous improvement

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Black BeltLean Six Sigma Master Black BeltLean Six Sigma Green Belt