Technical Lead - Systems Engineering, Validation and Verification, T56/501K and Helicopters Programs

Job Title: Technical Lead - Systems Engineering, Validation and Verification, T56/501K and Helicopters Programs Working Pattern: Fulltime Working location: Indianapolis, IN Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable Why Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first. You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential . And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Summary: As the Technical Lead of Systems Engineering, Validation and Verification for T56/501K and Helicopters Programs, you will support the T56/501K and Helicopters Engineering Leadership Team (ELT) and be responsible for leading and managing a functional team of diverse systems and development engineers to deliver engineering solutions to scope, cost, schedule and quality for both programs. What you will be doing : Lead and manage a diverse team comprised of system design engineers, systems  engineers, customer facing application engineers, technical project engineers, validation & verification engineers, configuration management engineers, performance & control system engineers to effectively and efficiently: Define and execute the technical program of work that delivers solutions to resolve product or process problems or improve product capability, at all levels of product definition,  that satisfies all the product and project requirements, and is compliant to Rolls-Royce Management System Develop requirements, workscope, and technical program of work (cost & schedule) for new applications and installations, including who engine certification/qualification Provide application specific technical support to customer arisings Initiate and execute the change management process (PCB, DTA, AEMs, etc) Execute Technical Risk Management, EVMS, and Project Gated Review Processes for the program of work required to deliver business objectives Represent engine programs at customer program reviews, technical integration meetings, and airworthiness/certification authorities Manage workload, prioritization, resource allocation, and the budget associated with those resources for the combined T56/Helo SEVV team and ensure work is performed to the appropriate technical standards/processes, to the required time frames Develop and execute outsourced work packages as required to resource the business Provide technical leadership, guidance, coaching and mentoring to assigned engineers to enable them to be their best Hire and ensure effective performance management of assigned Engineers by setting/agreeing appropriate and relevant objectives, performing evaluations and appraisals (e.g. PDRs), and participating in the distribution of merit increases and bonus awards Work with the core function Capability Leads to identify training, skills gaps or competency needs with the team and provide skill development opportunities On behalf of the Chief Engineer, work with other Tech Leads (including the MRB and MVA teams) to ensure Dept 3853 engineering load and and capacity are consistent with program budgets and priorities and manage the load/cap process. Develop, deliver, and demonstrate engineering performance metrics, including commitment to continuous improvement Represent the Program Chief Project Engineers or Chief Design Engineer – Functional as required or requested (e.g. PCB, customer reviews, TIMs, etc.) Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Engineering and 5+ years of experience or Master’s degree in