Job Description

Defence Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Duration: 12 weeks

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana - onsite

Why join 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 in an Emerging Talent programme, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of Manufacturing is to develop, implement and operate our manufacturing facilities, or support our external suppliers, to deliver customer specified products throughout the product lifecycle of manufacturing, assembly, disassembly, and repair, that embody safety, quality, cost and delivery - ensuring compliance to the design intent.

Within all our manufacturing businesses of aerospace and marine, we focus on four core areas to help us deliver a capable and reliable method of production: manufacturing technology, a clear and effective strategy for product introduction into our manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes, a defined method to meet technical governance and change management to preserve the integrity of customer and business requirements, and a high-performing aptitude for driving continuous improvement and manufacturability throughout our supply chain process.

More than 18,000 people work in manufacturing worldwide making it the largest function within Rolls-Royce.

What you’ll be doing:

• Participate in a 12-week Manufacturing Engineering Internship, gaining hands-on experience through real-world assignments in core areas like on-site manufacturing or external supply chain management
• Work under the guidance of an experienced manufacturing engineer who will serve as both your manager and career coach
• Contribute to projects that address real business needs and have a direct impact on products and customers and an opportunity to share your ideas and make a meaningful difference
• Receive on-the-job training while developing valuable, transferable skills through varied daily tasks and support from experienced professionals across the organization.

Who we’re looking for:

• Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal, curiosity, problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be self-directed
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Understanding how to interpret data and apply it to a decision or next action step as needed

Our behaviours drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.

Relevant majors:

Attending an accredited college/university working towards a bachelor’s degree in:

• Industrial Engineering/or Technology
• Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering/or Technology
• Chemical Engineering/or Technology
• Electrical Engineering/or Technology
• Computer Science
• Data Science

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Preferred qualifications:

• Understanding and experience with CAD but not required
• Experience with drawing/blueprint interpretation but not required
• Prior manufacturing internship/co-op but not required

Work authorization eligibility:

To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen. There is no visa sponsorship for this position.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Closing Date: September 16th, 2025

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Job Posting Date
02 Sep 2025; 00:09

Pay Range

$21.00 - $36.00-Hourly

Location

Indianapolis

Benefits

Interns are eligible for Paid Time Off; and a housing stipend.

Rolls-Royce has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. Designing, building and servicing systems that provide critical power to customers, where safety and reliability are paramount. Our engineering excellence is the power behind some of the most critical technologies used in the air, at sea and on land. Across Civil Aerospace, Power Systems, Defence and in our unique nuclear capabilities, we provide a range of differentiated technologies and products.