Lab Quality Engineer: Failure Analysis & Part Inspections

Rolls-Royce plc; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company  %

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Aiken, SC is seeking a Quality Engineer - Laboratory to lead field investigations, perform failure analyses of returned materials and conduct metallurgical inspections to support design validation and supplier development.

You will document findings, interpret test data, report KPI and warranty statistics, and collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement while supporting COP inspections and plant issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering with relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and communication abilities.
• Experience with engine mechanics, production processes and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of returned materials, line incidents and failures to determine root causes.
• Document findings and interpret test data to support reporting and processes.
• Support COP inspections, gap analysis and plant issue resolution.
• Perform part inspections and metallurgical analyses for design validation.
• Collect, analyze and report KPI, warranty and field data for continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Planning & organization

Engine mechanics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

10+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SAP

Windchill/CreoView

SEM/EDS

MS Office

Job description

Rolls-Royce plc in Aiken, SC is seeking a Quality Engineer - Laboratory to lead field investigations, perform failure analyses of returned materials and conduct metallurgical inspections to support design validation and supplier development.

You will document findings, interpret test data, report KPI and warranty statistics, and collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement while supporting COP inspections and plant issue resolution.