Balance Engineer

Job Title:  Balance Engineer

Working Pattern: Onsite

Working Location:  Indianapolis, IN

The Balance Engineer will be recognized as an authoritative source of technical expertise and advice in a local area within a business and viewed as a key member of the broader team of technical expertise by senior capability leadership.

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:

• Work with Engineering Design to develop innovative and practical balancing solutions for complex components, sub-assemblies and engine assemblies.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers to develop appropriate methods for incorporation into Assembly Instructions.
• Work with tool designers and external vendors to define tooling, fixtures and machines required to perform balancing operations for current and future assemblies in Indianapolis.
• Participate in capital improvement projects procuring new equipment and tooling.
• Improve your technical skills through internal and external training.
• Participate in product verification audits.
• Domestic and international travel – approximately 10%.

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering with 5+ years of experience in dynamics, design or manufacturing disciplines; OR
• Masters Degree in Engineering with 3+ years of experience in dynamics, design or manufacturing disciplines;
• In order to be considered for this role, you must be a US Citizen

Preferred Requirements:

• Good written communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Demonstrated team leadership skills
• Theoretical understanding of static and dynamic balancing techniques
• Experience in the design, development and production of aerospace components and assemblies.
• Dynamics experience
• Experience using PFMEA for process design and improvement activities
• Experience using PLM/NX for data and document management and Solid Modelling
• Experience using Schenk balancing equipment.
• Advanced understanding of static and dynamic balancing techniques

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 is available for this position

Job Closing Date: 10/15/25

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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.