Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Digital Systems
Working Pattern: Full time, Onsite
Working Location: Cypress, CA
As a Manufacturing Engineer - 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.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.
Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.
At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
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're 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's degree in STEM with 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Software Engineering/Computer Science experience, OR
Master's 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
Pay Range
$112,992 - $183,612-Annually
Location:
Cypress, CA
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.
