Materials Specialist - Additive Manufacturing Lead

Job Description Job Title: Materials Specialist – Additive Manufacturing Lead Working Pattern: Full time Working location: Indianapolis, IN/Hybrid (3 days week on site on avg.) We have a great opportunity for a talented engineer to join the Rolls-Royce LibertyWorks team as a Materials Specialist. As a Materials Specialist, you will guide maturation of our additive layer manufacturing (ALM) technology for a variety of metals, including aluminum, titanium, and high-temperature nickel alloys. 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 Lead the additive layer manufacturing (ALM) technology initiative for Rolls-Royce LibertyWorks from early technology to TRL-6 Oversee design of experiment (DoE) for development of ALM technology, as well as execution of the plan at Rolls-Royce and suppliers Draft specifications related to ALM technology Assist and lead activities required for fixed process approval Assist and lead activities required for certification authority approval Assist supply chain development for ALM technology, maintaining relationships with current suppliers and assessing technical capabilities of prospective suppliers Assist with production readiness activities for ALM components Advise program management of changes needed to the technology development roadmap and project plans to account for technical opportunities and challenges Provide input to additive manufacturing strategy for Defense North America Direct and mentor less experienced engineers as technical lead for ALM Present work to internal and external stakeholders (customers) Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team for the design of aerospace components manufactured via ALM processes Continued personal development is encouraged through one-on-one mentoring, attendance at industry conferences, and participation in specialized technical short courses 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 behaviors 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: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline along with 5+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline along with 3+ years of experience, OR JD/PhD in Engineering To be considered for this role, you must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a high-level security clearance Preferred Requirements: Prior experience with ALM technology for metals (including aluminum, titanium, and high-temp nickel alloys) Experience with ALM-adjacent technologies (examples: chemical milling, inspection methods) Experience leading technology development programs Experience with certifying aerospace components Proficiency with material maturation using technology readiness levels (TRL) and manufacturing capability readiness levels (MRL, MCRL) Materials or mechanical engineering, or materials science background preferred Aerospace industry experience highly desired What we offer We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonuses, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. Relocation is available for this role as applicable. Closing Date: June 19, 2026 Global Grade/Level: Level C #CLOLI Job Category Engineering Materials Job Posting Date 04 Jun 2026; 00:06 Pay Range $114,400 - $185,900-Annually Location: Indianapolis, IN 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. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.