Job Description

Job Description

Intern, Product Cost Work

Duration: 6 months (Jan-Jun 2026)
Location: Pune

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 in an Emerging Talent programme, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position summary:

This internship provides exposure to Product cost work by supporting daily administrative, operational & project-based tasks at Rolls-Royce. You’ll also collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop practical skills in HR operations while working with a high volume rapid paced environment.

What you’ll be doing:

- Create clean analytical tables from supplier quotations, internal ERP/SAP data, internal excel based database and should-cost benchmarks which will be used to run deterministic and AI cost estimation models
- Develop machine learning / advanced statistical models to estimate cost of components using techniques like supervised regression, feature engineering, time series concepts during final / course projects
- In the first step, create bottom-up process / parametric models and as a second layer build an AI model which takes input from base calculations
- Work with both structured and un-structured data – good knowledge of manufacturing processes to make reliable assumptions in case process steps are missing for a supplier part.




- Neural networks to explore possibility of cost estimation using CAD geometry or 2D drawing
- Support to analyze designs, materials, and manufacturing processes to suggest alternatives.

Who we’re looking for:

- Pursuing PhD in Data Science engineering (with focus in ML/AI techniques). Graduation or master’s in mechanical / production / industrial engineering.
- good understanding about SQL, Python and ETL principles
- Experience with scikit-learn, XGBoost, light GBM and hyperparameter tuning to create reliable estimation model with acceptable error definition (MAPE)
- Knowledge about Neural networks (benefits and limitations)
- Knowledge of CAD tools, Manufacturing processes, basics of internal combustion engines
- Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken
- Understanding of Internal Combustion Engines.

Our behaviours drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.

What we offer:

- A dynamic and challenging office environment

- A company committed to developing you personally and professionally

- Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Closing date: 31st January’ 2026

Type of Contract

Temporary (Fixed Term)

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