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At Rolls-Royce, our greatest strength is our rich and diverse workforce. We are proud of the women engineers working across our businesses, contributing towards our goal of pioneering the power that matters and shaping a sustainable future.

Read on to know what keeps these bright and passionate young minds going.

Preeti Sengar, Principal Engineer- Engine Design at Rolls-Royce Power Systems

‘Engineers change the world.’ To me, the thrill of delivering the near impossible is the most satisfying part of being an engineer. I have been involved in projects from concept phase to implementation, and witnessing the product development from scratch to an actual product fitted on an engine is just an amazing experience.

I believe that both male and female engineers bring different skillsets to any project; recognising the strength of this diversity and how these skillsets complement each other, is what makes the project successful. Today, women engineers in leadership roles are shaping industries. I have had the opportunity to work with immensely talented women engineers and leaders, and seeing more women take on prominent roles is immensely encouraging for the next generation.

At Rolls-Royce Power Systems, I get to work on several futuristic projects like low emissions diesel engines as well as engines with alternative fuels. Watching our work evolve in these areas brings a deep sense of satisfaction of doing something that directly impacts our environment and our future.

Sunitha Jallepalli, Principal Materials Engineer - Component Engineering at Rolls-Royce

I started my career in Manufacturing at a time when women engineers on the shop floor were an unusual sight. In a largely male dominated zone, I was able to make my place through hard work, persistence and by taking up challenging tasks.

At Rolls-Royce, the organization setup has enabled a gender diversified workforce in Engineering, where women like me are encouraged to achieve our potential through equal opportunities and flexible working solutions.

I support production at different manufacturing sites, reviewing product and process non-conformances. The work I do helps ensure Product Safety at all times. I also collaborate with our Engineering and Manufacturing sites to improve productivity by adopting standardisation, reducing non-conformance and rework costs across the supply chain.

I am also inspired by the work we do to promote STEM awareness, towards building a more sustainable women workforce for the future.

Madhushri Deshpande, Performance Engineer - System Design and Aerothermal at Rolls-Royce

Aerospace connectivity has brought the world closer, but there is a larger goal of building a cleaner planet with sustainable technology. As a System Design Engineer at Rolls-Royce Bangalore, my work helps build aircraft engines which run on lesser fuel, thus contributing to a cleaner planet.

Being one of only four female Mechanical Engineers graduating amidst a class of 200, seemed overwhelming, lonely and discomforting initially, but has taught me to stand for myself, not be afraid and take on tasks which are conventionally seen as challenging.

Working alongside women engineers and leaders at Rolls-Royce who are contributing to path-breaking technology development, is both inspiring and motivating. Apart from engineering expertise, we bring in different perspectives; derive new expectations from the workplace, making it more empathetic. I believe we contribute to shaping the world around us into what it ideally can be!

Priyanka Lalam, Senior Engineer - Data Analytics at Rolls-Royce Power Systems

One of the first few women astronomers and path-breakers, Cecilia Payne once said: “The reward of a young scientist is the emotional thrill of being the first person in the history of the world to see something or understand something. Nothing can compare with that experience.”

I am inspired by Payne’s words. As an Analytics engineer, I experience that thrill every time I contribute to an innovation, helping our customers find the most efficient solutions to problems.

At Rolls-Royce, I have an opportunity to be part of building an analytical platform for ‘Engine Health Monitoring’, which helps our Engineers predict engine failures much in advance and take necessary actions to increase the life of our engines. The work we do in this area has the potential to significantly impact lives and that gives me a sense of pride and fulfilment.

I believe it is up to us to take the lead and inspire the next generation, who dream of becoming engineers, scientists and innovators, and to make the world a better place.

Mallika Menon, Technical Product Manager at R² Data Labs

Women as engineers can inspire more generations to study science and technology, and make positive contributions to the society.

Today, increasing use of digital solutions and integrating digital technology into all areas of business is fundamentally changing the way businesses operate and deliver value to customers.

As part of the digital solutions team at R2 Data Labs, I feel I am part of a significant digital revolution. Our engine program has the most advanced engine health monitoring system, which harness digital capability to make intelligent decisions. Acquiring engine data via sensors to create actionable insights to reduce customer disruption is part of the sustainable solution.

I truly believe that sustainability and technology will go hand in hand, data driven solutions will have a larger impact on the supply chain, including manufacturing, procurement and other engineering fields. I am excited to be part of this path-breaking journey at Rolls-Royce.