Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Onsite
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Defence Manufacturing Engineering Intern
Duration: Summer (12 weeks)
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana - Onsite
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
Our Internship programs are designed to help you build your career from day one. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop the skills to make a real impact. That's Infinite Potential.
Role Overview:
As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern, you’ll apply your engineering skills to real-world challenges supporting the technology, processes and products that power the future of aerospace. You’ll help develop and improve manufacturing processes across production, assembly, repair and our external supply chain with a focus on safety, quality, cost and delivery.
Across our aerospace and marine manufacturing businesses we focus on four core areas to help us deliver a capable and reliable method of production: manufacturing technology, product introduction, technical governance and change management, and continuous improvement and manufacturability. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals to solve challenges, improve processes and support the delivery of products that meet customer and business needs.
With more than 18,000 people in manufacturing worldwide, you’ll be part of the largest function within Rolls-Royce.
What you’ll be doing:
Applying manufacturing engineering principles to real-world assignments in core areas like on-site manufacturing or external supply chain management
Working under an experienced manufacturing engineer who will guide your work, provide mentorship and support your professional development
Contributing to meaningful projects that solution real business needs that directly impact our products and customers
Building hands-on engineering experience through on-the-job training, varied daily assignments and collaboration with experienced professionals across Rolls-Royce
Who we’re looking for:
Working towards a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, and/or related degree
Understanding and experience with CAD but not required
Experience with drawing/blueprint interpretation but not required
Prior manufacturing internship/co-op but not required
A strong passion for the future of technology
A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations: in most cases, you’ll be able to meet the requirements in the location you are recruited to, however, we may need you to be flexible and travel between sites during or for your internship n open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development
Our behaviors drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen.
What we offer:
Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed
A culture that invests in your personal and professional development
The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company
Join us and help create the technologies that will shape tomorrow. If you're ready to learn, grow and make a lasting difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you.
Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
Closing Date: October 2nd, 2026
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