Sr. Materials Engineer at Rolls-Royce in Aiken, South Carolina

Job Description:

Job Description




Title: Sr. Materials Engineer - Metallurgy


Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.



Key Accountabilities:

• Oversee, define and conduct metallurgical investigations on engine components from the field and in-house.


• Define and implement tests or experiments required for evaluating engine components or resolving product problems.


• Prioritize and analyze product problems and laboratory test results to identify root causes, and work with a team to develop corrective action plans.


• Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives, such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.


• Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.


• Conduct or supervise tests and inspections on raw materials or finished products in order to ensure their quality.


• Gather, review and submit periodic reports about completed failure investigations and subsequent corrective action to Sr. Management


• Monitor and evaluate material performance and deterioration from a reliability point of view.


• Advise Development team (locally and internationally) on material selection and equivalent US sourced materials.


• Gather, review and evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives


• Understand and maintain knowledge on industry standards for metallurgy and material science purposes.


• Oversee, review and evaluate the failure investigations done by outside service providers, if needed


• Represent company in meetings with customers, suppliers and industry groups.


• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct


• Perform special projects as required.

Basic Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science and 5 years of experience in materials science, metallurgy, quality or reliability engineering; or 9 years of experience in materials science, metallurgy, quality or reliability engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of mtu products and their applications


• Engineering knowledge of heavy duty diesel engines


• Functional knowledge of relevant SAP systems


• Functional knowledge of Windchill PLM and CAD viewing tools (CreoView)


• Proficient in the use of Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy


• Excellent knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of internal combustion engines.


• 3 years of experience working on engine failure investigations


• Excellent ability to work independently, with little direction, and effectively with teams.


• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities where problems are complex


• Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills.


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Strong oral and written communication skills


• Good leadership skills


• Good presentation skills


• Ability to travel - domestic and international.


• Ability to work and attend training in Friedrichshafen, Germany, up to 6 weeks.


• Must be available to work flexible hours.


• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.


We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.






Job Posting Date



24 Mar 2025; 00:03






Pay Range



$88,334 - $132,502-Annually



Location:



Graniteville, SC



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, and employment type.



The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.




We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

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