Global Manufacturing Project Lead — Lean & Innovation

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Aiken, SC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead end-to-end manufacturing expansion initiatives, including new machining methods, at the site. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, Controlling, HR, IT and external partners to deliver on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/manufacturing engineering degree and extensive experience leading complex,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for large-scale manufacturing expansion initiatives, including various new machining methods at the Aiken site.
• Serve as the primary project lead coordinating cross-functional workstreams across Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, Controlling, HR, IT, and external partners.
• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, and governance structures in alignment with global manufacturing standards, timelines, and budgetary targets.
• Deploy established manufacturing processes and standards from global reference sites while enabling adaptation and innovation to support local production requirements.
• Coordinate facility planning, building modifications, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover to operations.
• Plan, lead, and facilitate technical workshops and alignment sessions with domestic and international stakeholders to ensure project milestones, deliverables, and operational readiness.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to design and implement optimized future-state value streams that support productivity, flow, and long-term operational efficiency.
• Drive project execution through disciplined progress tracking, risk management, issue resolution, and escalation as required.
• Prepare and present decision-ready status updates, progress reports, and escalation materials to senior and executive leadership.
• Support workforce readiness by coordinating inputs to training strategies and implementation plans for new manufacturing departments and technologies.
• Act as a key change agent, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and adoption of new systems and processes across cultures and time zones.
• Promote a strong compliance, safety, and quality culture in alignment with the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as assigned to support strategic manufacturing objectives.

Job description

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Aiken, SC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead end-to-end manufacturing expansion initiatives, including new machining methods, at the site. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, Controlling, HR, IT and external partners to deliver on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/manufacturing engineering degree and extensive experience leading complex,