Sr. Project Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering at Rolls-Royce in Aiken, South Carolina

Job Description:

Job Description




Title: Sr. Project Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering


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 complex manufacturing projects > $100K, including equipment/building implementation for new products in Machining, Assembly, Engine Test, and Final Process.


• Define project specifications, Statements of Work (SOW), and guidelines per project charter.


• Procure equipment and resources in collaboration with Purchasing.


• Execute strategic plans and commission complete project scope, such as 5-axis machining centers.


• Facilitate communication with internal/external stakeholders on schedules, progress, and issues.


• Anticipate and address schedule delays, risks, and resource conflicts with corrective action plans.


• Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve operations and processes.


• Troubleshoot product issues related to designs, materials, or processes.


• Propose cost-effective solutions for manufacturing issues and proposals.


• Gather cross-functional team requirements and propose best practices to meet project schedules and budgets.


• Analyze complex problems and prepare project plans.


• Coordinate scheduling and collaboration with designers, vendors, and contractors.


• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering and 5 years of experience in engineering and project management, or 9 years of experience in engineering and project management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge in industrial/commercial construction, skilled-trade processes, and building maintenance.


• Excellent knowledge of heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturing.


• Excellent knowledge related to the design of manufacturing processes in assembly, testing, and painting of internal combustion engines.


• Excellent project management skills and strong understanding of project management.


• Excellent organization, planning, and follow-up skills.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly where problems are extremely complex and unusual.


• Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning restrictions, construction practices, contract provisions, licensing requirements, and insurance requirements in industrial and commercial construction.


• Strong knowledge of drafting nomenclature and conventions.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people.


• Strong leadership skills.


• Strong negotiation skills.


• Strong ability to handle multiple deadlines.


• Good presentation skills.


• Ability to travel, both foreign and domestic.


• Proficient with PC, MS Office Suite, and MS Project.


• German language skills


• Project management professional (PMP) certification

Work Conditions:



Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Daily work is performed in a general manufacturing, office, and test cell environment.
This position has a compressed work schedule (Monday through Thursday).


While performing tasks for this position, the employee is regularly requested to perform work on a computer inside and occasionally outside of the work environment. Also, the employee will occasionally be required to work in environmental conditions where there are fumes and dust. Finally, the employee will be frequently requested to perform tasks in environmental conditions where there are unpleasant odors and gases. Please note, the conditions can be hazardous.


While performing physical demands of the position, occasionally the employee will be occasionally requested to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and squat. Also, the employee will be regularly requested to sit within a particular work environment. Next, the employee will frequently be requested to walk inside and outside the work environment. Finally, an employee will be regularly requested to grasp and manipulate items in a maneuverable manner to perform daily tasks.


There are no special vision requirements for this position.



Equipment:



Computer, Copier, Phone


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



$90,985 - $136,477-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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