Manufacturing Engineer - Digital Systems

Rolls-Royce
Houston, US
Career-pivot friendly

Why this role

Pace
Steady
Collaboration
High
Autonomy
Medium
Decision Impact
Team
Role Level
Team Lead
Career Pivot Friendly
Welcomes transferable skills

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • implement digital manufacturing
  • ensure compliance
  • deploy standardized processes
Typical background
manufacturing engineeringsoftware engineering

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from manufacturing engineer
  • Coming from software engineer
  • Coming from quality assurance

Skills & requirements

Required

Digital SystemsManufacturing ProcessesQuality ControlHSE Compliance

Preferred

Project ManagementCollaboration

Stack & domain

HseProduct SafetyQualityRequirementsPlanningDevelop CapabilityDeploy CapabilityCollaboration & Knowledge SharingDevelop TalentBuild External RelationshipsManufacturingDigital Systems

About the role

Original posting from Rolls-Royce

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Digital Systems

Working Pattern: Full time, Onsite

Working Location: Cypress, CA

As a Manufacturing Engineer 6 Digital Systems, you will execute activities to realise the digital manufacturing strategy within the business (internal and external supply chain). This will include fixing, improving and/or transforming current and future digital capability in line with the systems of record, differentiation and innovation framework and corporate roadmaps/architecture to deliver transformative Manufacturing capability. You will ensure the business and people are ready for the process change that the systems will introduce.

What you will be doing:

  • HSE - Ensure that manufacturing processes are in full compliance to Health, Safety & Environmental Standards and meet the expectations of the Zero Harm program.
  • Product Safety - Ensure that manufacturing processes are capable of achieving and sustaining the design definition and responsible for mitigating against process deviation.
  • Quality - Operate a culture of zero defects within the organization. Works with all functions to reduce risk and drive product Right First Time. Ensure compliance to all relevant company, legislative and technical policies and standards including RRMS, SABRe and Export Control and Intellectual Property requirements.
  • Requirements - Identify and develop opportunities for new or improved manufacturing processes, digital systems and technologies to meet current or future requirements.
  • Planning - Plan and manage activities including schedule, resources and costs, gaining buy-off and communicating current status to relevant stakeholders. Ensure issues and risks are resolved to meet project timescales.
  • Develop Capability - Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes, digital systems and/or methods of manufacture which are capable of meeting and continue to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time. Capture, analyze and use data to demonstrate and improve the current and future capability of manufacturing processes.
  • Deploy Capability - Deploy and implement standardized Digital Manufacturing processes and technologies working across the Commodity and Production lifecycle with Design and Operations functions ensuring business readiness in terms of people and process change to maximize the business benefit.
  • Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing - Work with interfacing teams and local experts to ensure technical aspects of manufacturing processes and digital systems are understood and accounted for as required. Identify, document and share best practice. Capture and utilize lessons learnt.
  • Develop Talent - Responsible for self-development to meet the required competencies for the role. Provides coaching and technical support to others within their area of competence.
  • Build external relationships - Operate beneficial relationships with partners and suppliers to enable delivery of their objectives.

Who we 27re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements:

  • Associate degree in STEM with 4+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Software Engineering/Computer Science experience, OR
  • Bachelor 27s degree in STEM with 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Software Engineering/Computer Science experience, OR
  • Master 27s degree in STEM, OR
  • PhD in STEM, OR
  • 6+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Software Engineering/Computer Science experience in lieu of a degree
  • In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

Preferred Requirements:

  • Proficiency in SQL Server, with a proven ability to develop complex queries for data extraction and analysis.
  • Competency in Python for developing scripts and user interfaces dedicated to automated data collection.
  • Experience using VBA to automate workflows, develop custom macros, and streamline tasks.
  • Hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
  • Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analysis.
  • Proven track record working within a high-volume manufacturing environment, effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams including technicians and engineers.
  • Skilled in creating technical documentation and facilitating training sessions to ensure standardized operational procedures.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Closing date: May 21, 2026

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Posting Date

07 May 2026; 00:05

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Source: Rolls-Royce careers

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