Job Description

Technical Lead, LibertyWorks Advanced Development Program – Controls

Indianapolis, IN

As the Technical Lead you will be working directly for the Chief Engineer. You will lead a skills-based (functional) team of engineers of varying experience in support of all program engineering objectives in accordance with program and divisional strategy.  This is a technical leadership role with significant line-management responsibility, that is expected to work effectively in a challenging, self-directed, and agile environment and ensures robust, timely program delivery.

Innovate & Power the World

At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer, and more competitive power. We deliver the best jet engines in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, we’re putting our customers at the forefront of the aviation industry - and we keep them there. Our product portfolio powers more than 35 types of commercial aircraft, and with over 13,000 engines in-service around the world - we’re keeping the world flying.

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

Key Accountabilities:

Assist the Chief Engineer and Whole Engine Design team in ensuring divisional compliance with the group Product Safety and Health, Safety and Environment policies and processes.Be a key technical interface in the division between ET&S, Program Management and other supporting functions as required, working with the Whole Engine Design team to translate customer technical requirements into the appropriate ET&S technical work packages that support the program.  Provide leadership and management of a cross-functional team that is accountable for the successful delivery of technical/program requirements, definition of risk, project budget and schedule for defined package of work, including establishing a project baseline for the work scope and manage change to the baseline.Work with the Chief Engineer and Whole Engine Design team to proactively identify the required engineering skills development pipeline and divisional ET&S capacity required, influencing group ET&S allocation priority, and sustaining Divisional ET&S engineering capability and product knowledge (Suitably Qualified and Experienced People) - support divisional and group ET&S Strategic Workforce Planning activities as required.Ensure the approved load in your team is robustly integrated into the overarching Program Integrated Master Schedule and perform the required engineering program management to ensure right-first-time, on-time delivery to the customer in accordance with the approved budget.Manage the technical work scope for development activities including delivery of a robust verification, certification, and qualification strategy.Effectively line-manage your team in accordance with all divisional and group policies e.g., performance management, training, career development, work booking etc.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 3+ years of experience, or JD/PhDUp to date, relevant engineering expertise in the relevant functional area/disciplineDemonstrated experience successfully delivering engineering technical projects/tasks to time, cost and quality, and leadership of teams to do the sameTo be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

Project/Function Management Engineering ExperienceExperience of collaboration with diverse teamsExperience in USG development programs, stakeholder and change managementExceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative; and drive to finish assigned tasks on scheduleAn excellent command of the English language for both written and oral communications

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Our People are our Power

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

At Rolls-Royce we embrace workplace flexibility. Our teams work in onsite, hybrid and remote work environments based on work and personal requirements. The specific arrangements vary from team to team. Please ask us about how we work on this team.

Relocation assistance is available.

Close Date: October 2nd, 2024

Job CategoryValidation and Verification
Job Posting Date18 Sept 2024; 00:09
Pay Range$113,179 - $183,916-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.