Job Description
Job Title: Sentencer, LiftSystem MR&O
Working Pattern: Full-time
Working location: Indianapolis, IN (9/80 work schedule)
As a Manufacturing Engineer-Sentencer for Rolls-Royce, you’ll play a key role acting as the Technical Authority for sentencing MRO units returned from the field with an emphasis on the visual evaluation of flight hardware against approved technical data or documents. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer and more competitive power.
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
With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:
- Review the induction inspection to document damage and missing items. Once the teardown is complete, perform visual evaluation of flight components and modules to determine serviceability or if further disassembly is required.
- Operate precision tools and equipment to obtain accurate dimensional checks to determine serviceability of components.
- Responsible for submitting condition reports [Technical Variance Request (TVR)] in a manner that clearly and accurately states the condition of the hardware.
- Interact among supporting areas to clarify and troubleshoot workscope instructions, such as the aiding in process control and facilitation of repair on hardware.
- Perform ERP(SAP) transactions including but not limited to creation of equipment, sentencing notification and service bulletin compliance.
- Ensuring MRO processes comply with all legal requirements and customer requirements including an understanding and adheres to proper parts cannibalization procedures.
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’s degree with 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing or Assembly Engineering OR,
- Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years of experience in Manufacturing or Assembly Engineering OR,
- Masters degree with experience in Manufacturing or Assembly Engineering OR,
- JD/PhD OR,
- In lieu of a degree, 5+ years of experience in Assembly Engineering or A&P work
- Must be a U.S Citizen
Preferred Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in an assembly/maintenance repair & overhaul (MRO) environment with an understanding of aerospace engines.
- Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting technical documents.
- Formal problem-solving accreditation (e.g. Lean, 6 Sigma, 8D)
- Previous experience with SAP
- Knowledge and understanding of precision measurement equipment.
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.
Closing date: March 31st, 2026
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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.
