Professional Development SeminarTitle: How to Successfully Transfer to Industryby Samuel Truesdale: Professional Development Seminar Title: How to Successfully Transfer to Industry by Samuel Truesdale


Rolls-Royce plc is a global company: Located in over 30 countries Employment worldwide 40,000 Rolls-Royce plc is a global company Specializing in system integration built upon gas turbine technology Turnover of $5.6 billion Underlying profit of $285 million Order book of $17.4 billion R+D investment $1 billion


Rolls-Royce Corporation: Rolls-Royce Corporation Indianapolis facilities


Regional & Corporate Aircraft: Regional andamp; Corporate Aircraft


Slide5: Defense North America RQ-4A Global Hawk C-130J Hercules V-22 Osprey AV-8B Harrier C-27J Spartan C-130 Hercules F136


Slide6: Helicopters Bell 407 RAH-66 Comanche Bell Long Ranger EH101 Merlin NH90 Sea King Gnome MTR390 Model 250 T800 RTM322 Gem


Slide7: Rolls-Royce has won 6 Collier Awards Aero Club of America award for significant advancement of aviation


Slide8: Joint Strike Fighter Program - Rolls-Royce role F136 Engine Program Partnered with GE to provide the F136 engine 40% share of the program (fan, combustor, parts of the HP and LP turbines, gearbox, and LP shafting) Currently executing pre-SDD program STOVL Lift System Contract from Pandamp;W to provide the F135 STOVL Lift System components Responsibility includes the LiftFan™, 3-bearing swivel duct, and roll-posts Currently executing SDD contract


The gas turbine development keys: The gas turbine development keys Key drivers Cost, quality and reliability Environmental impact Performance (SFC): Increased severity of cycles Engine thrust-to-weight ratio Engine size – envelop


Rolls-Royce Engineering and TechnologyBusiness Plan: Rolls-Royce Engineering and Technology Business Plan Vision of Success: Trusted Professionals dedicated to delivering Engineering Excellence Mission Statement: Deliver affordable, reliable and innovative product solutions and services, responsive to our customers’ needs, through capable business teams, processes and tools


We fulfill our mission when our products and services are affordable, reliable, & on time : We fulfill our mission when our products and services are affordable, reliable, andamp; on time Affordable Cost is a key product attribute - cost conscious culture Unit cost competitive Designed andamp; developed efficiently Total cost of ownership is what the customer cares about - must reduce operating cost On time Meet customer commitments Speed matters Design Development Production Must reduced lead times 24 month engine 40 day engine supply chain restructure Reliable Right the 1st time No test rejects No engine returns Right every time Robust processes Process compliance Right for life Field reliability


Rolls-Royce Engineering and TechnologyCritical Success Factors – How we get there: Rolls-Royce Engineering and Technology Critical Success Factors – How we get there Leadership is over-arching Develop andamp; Retain a Capable Workforce Be Responsive to Business Needs Deliver Quality through Process Excellence Create Useful Technology Instill a Lifecycle Cost Conscious Culture Embed Product Lifecycle Management


Leadership - ways to make a difference: Leadership - ways to make a difference Understand the game we play – the big picture Improve communications in every direction View criticism as an opportunity Eliminate defensiveness Challenge the process Have an energy creating attitude Finish what you start Set goals Support your team Introspect – change starts with me


The product of leadership is change : The product of leadership is change Past ways of working Manage people Product focus Drawings Paper systems Individual, serial activities Functional procedures Functional organization Highly specialized Where we are going Lead and Influence Product andamp; Service Focus Master Models Electronic systems Team, parallel activities Integrated Processes Matrix organization (Functions andamp; Business) Multi-skilled engineers


My philosophy: My philosophy Customer commitments come first Know, then deliver to the business objectives Short term (this year) Long term (strategic) Demonstrate Rolls-Royce behaviors Challenge myself and others to make the needed changes Knock down real and perceived barriers to success


What do engineers do?: What do engineers do? Design: configure form, fit, function, cost...to meet objectives Develop: test, analyze, iterate, correct, perfect...to meet design intent Troubleshoot, fix: ascertain causes for observed performance, malfunction...correct the design or process Manage: plan, organize, direct, assess...technical activities Lead: motivate, inspire, guide, empower, encourage... others


Engineers at Rolls-Royce Indy: Job Description Qualifications '. . . Must have a high level of analytical ability to deal with challenging engineering problems. Needs good command of the English language for communication in both written and oral presentations. Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment. Must be motivated to accept responsibility and accomplish results for the customer. . . ' Job Description Duties 'Plans, performs, and directs design activities for gas turbine engines. Performs engineering design concepts analysis and documentation. Provides technical support and represents the engineering activities both within and outside the company. Facilitates teamwork between many disciplines i.e., manufacturing, quality, engineering, etc. Communicates technical and business results via reports and presentations.' Engineers at Rolls-Royce Indy


Communication Forms: Communication Forms Engineering Drawings/Schematics Specifications (Internal and External) Manuals Reports Presentations Meetings Phone conversations E-mails Engineering is 25% Technical - 75% Communication


What Rolls-Royce offers: What Rolls-Royce offers Personal attention – you will be known Opportunities of great variety -- technical, program, and business roles Global company with global customers Encourage broad perspectives while supporting technical expertise A bright future with continuing intellectual challenges


Slide20: Typical Interview Process Determine Job Requirements Career Fair Campus Screening Final Interviews Required Degree (BS/MS/PhD) Major (ME/EE/AE, etc) Focus (Design, Manufacturing, etc.) High Potential Maybe No Fit Interest Relevant Experience Activities Honors andamp; Achievements Interpersonal Skills GPA Degree/Focus Match (Resume) Company Fit Fit in Engineering Fin in Job Assignment Rolls-Royce Interview Skills


Slide21: Interview Discriminators Personal Experiences Experiences relevant to a professional workplace environment Personality Traits Strengths and weaknesses with respect to functioning at a high level in the workplace Company Research Know the company’s products, opportunities and challenges in today’s market Interests / Goals Type of position are you looking for, and eventual career aspirations Contributions to Company What you bring to the table Questions What relevant questions do you have about the company? Rolls-Royce Interview Skills


Slide22: Personal Experiences Do Have some - co-op, intern, class projects – any work experience Come prepared with specific items to discuss Relate how what you did has helped you be prepared for the future Don’t Continually rehash one experience Rolls-Royce Interview Skills


Slide23: Rolls-Royce Interview Skills Personality Traits Do Know your strengths and weaknesses Show how you are improving your weaknesses Come into the interview with energy Be yourself Don’t Come unprepared to discuss your weaknesses Come into the meeting tired and rundown


Slide24: Rolls-Royce Interview Skills Company Research Do Target certain companies you want to work for and get to know them Search the web for info about company Ask questions relative to their business Don’t Take shotgun approach Convey the message that you just want a job somewhere Be ignorant of their products


Slide25: Rolls-Royce Interview Skills Interests/Goals Do Follow your passion Be able to convey what you are passionate about Narrow the scope of what you want to do - mfg, analytical, hands-on, work with people Be yourself Don’t Say you don’t know Give the politically correct answer


Slide26: Rolls-Royce Interview Skills Contributions to Company Do Know what the company wants Understand what you bring to the table Be honest andamp; specific Don’t Miss the chance to sell yourself!


Slide27: Rolls-Royce Interview Skills Questions for Interviewers Do Make sure the company is a fit for you Know the answers you are looking for Have at least three good questions Inquire about company challenges Ask how company sets itself apart Don’t Ask about pay, benefits, vacation, etc Ask the same old cliché questions Not have any questions Ask things that could have been easily researched


Open discussion: Open discussion