JSF Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

JSF Senior Project Engineer 

Indianapolis, IN

The Sen Project Engineer is responsible to execute Project Management of technical projects.  The primary activity is management of component change projects (IR projects) per RR Process Change Board and Integration Approval processes. The Project Engineer is responsible to lead an integrated project team to execute the project from inception through implementation, via engineering processes.  The PE must identify and form a capable team based on the subject problem or issue.  The PE is responsible to lead the IPT through problem definition, root cause analysis, concept generation, benefits estimation, business case estimation, requirements setting, definition, validation, and implementation through IPT leadership and direct effort. 

The PE must be able to provide project leadership in order to secure and coordinate engineering and business support from supporting organizations.  The PE must conduct project planning in accordance with technical and resource requirements, and manage project budgets per approved cost/accounting tools.  The PE is also responsible for regular reporting on plan and budget status to key technical and business stakeholders.  The PE is expected to coordinate requirements and facilitate execution of project tasks across the organization at RR, and in the supply chain.  The PE is expected to facilitate implementation and first delivery (first parts to stores) of the changed component.

Dream Big and Make an Impact

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet.

In this exciting role you will lead integrated project teams from various engineering disciplines.  A preferred candidate is experienced with RR Engineering processes including component definition requirements, engineering change, fixed process approval, as well as RR Purchasing processes.

To ensure we remain at the forefront of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 17,000 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars’ worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialization, we also offer options to cross-specialize and develop skills across a number of different areas. Create an enduring legacy. 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 excellence and innovation.

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:

• Capture, document, and manage requirements

• Estimate and define packages of work based on documented requirements

• Create and maintain integrated project schedules with complex dependencies

• Control cost and schedule objectives using earned value management techniques

• Identify and manage project/program risks while facilitating the completion of all project tasks and deliverables in accordance with all applicable processes, procedures, and regulations

• Coordinate with other internal resources as well as external suppliers to deliver project/program objectives while reporting project status to various levels of the organization and escalate issues as required to the appropriate level of management

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant engineering experience, OR

• Master of Science degree in Engineering and 3+ years of relevant engineering experience, OR

• PhD in Science, Technology, Engineering

• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred Requirements:

• Previous experience in a New Product Introduction (NPI) program

• Previous experience supporting a diverse and cross-functional project team

• Previous experience with whole engine testing

• Previous experience with US Department of Defense (DoD) programs and DoD custome