Technical Lead - MRO, T56/Helicopters

Technical Lead - MRO, T56/Helicopters at Rolls-Royce Technical Lead - MRO, T56/Helicopters at Rolls-Royce in Indianapolis, Indiana Posted in 3 days ago. $119,520.00 - $194,220.00 per year

Job Description:

Job Description Job Title:

Technical Lead - MRO, T56/

Helicopters Working Pattern:

Fulltime Working location: Indianapolis, IN As the Technical Lead of Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) for T56/501K and Helicopters Programs, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective execution of Maintenance and Overhaul (M&O) Engineering activities for T56/501K and Helicopter engines (T56 Series 3 & 3.5, T56 Series 4, M250, RR300, & CTS800), including Customer Support, Repair, Ground Support Engineering (GSE) and technical publication content management. This requires prioritization of tasks to meet business needs, ensuring technical documents have adequate substantiation and quality, providing leadership and technical guidance to team members, and developing a culture of continuous improvement. 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.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and coach an engineering team comprised of Maintenance & Overhaul Engineering / Customer Support, Repair, and Ground Support Equipment Engineering skill sets to effectively and efficiently execute: Manage Engineering Customer Support for the respective Helicopters (M250/RR300/CTS80) and T56 aftermarkets, including support for Aircraft on Ground (AOGs), incoming safety or service investigations, technical queries, and evaluation of in-service engines and hardware with conditions outside of current manual limits (Technical Variances) Serve as the interface to the Regional Field Service Representatives (FSRs) Coordinate with the Authorized Maintenance Centers (AMCs), Authorized Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Centers (AMROCs), and Authorized Repair Facilities (ARFs) servicing T56/Helicopters products Design and support of Ground Support Equipment Initiation and verification of technical publication changes (manuals, etc.) Prioritize workload, allocate resources, and manage budget for the M&O Engineering Team in support of all T56/Helicopters products. Hire and maintain a group of capable engineers and ensure effective performance management of assigned Engineers by setting/agreeing appropriate and relevant objectives, performing evaluations and appraisals (e.g. PDRs) Work with the Engineering Technology & Safety (ET&S) engineering function Capability Managers to identify training, skills gaps or competency needs with the team and provide skill development opportunities Identify and execute improvements to processes, tools, and methods for the M&O engineering team to increase efficiency and effectiveness. 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 Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience or Master's degree and 3+ years of experience Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident to be eligible for consideration

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 10+ years of related experience Experience and knowledge of

T56/501K

product line and/or Helicopters product line, regulatory framework and customers Experience with M&O engineering and technical publications Experience with design engineering, GD&T, modelling Experience with repair engineering and repair development Experience and demonstrated capability in root cause investigation, including evidence-based methods Experience in design, repair, and troubleshooting for safety or safety investigations (Red Tops/SARs) involving Rolls-Royce products. Breadth of gas turbine engineering experience across engineering functions: design, performance, validation/verification, customer application, certification/qualification, maintenance & overhaul, repair, field service, etc. Experience in resource workload, prioritization, allocation management and associated tools Experience in managing/leading/coaching people and engineering teams to successful outcomes and customer satisfaction Demonstrated ability to influence others through effective and positive engagement on technical and business issues. What we offer We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, 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. #CLODEF #CLOLI Job Category Engineering for Services Job Posting Date 12 May 2026; 00:05 Pay Range $119,520 - $194,220-

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.