Lab Quality Engineer: Parts & Failure Analysis

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

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Aiken, SC is seeking a Quality Engineer - Laboratory (parts analysis) to lead field investigations, failure analysis, and conformity inspections, while supporting plant issue resolution and supplier performance.

You will perform part inspections and metallurgical analyses to aid design validation and supplier development, collect KPI and warranty data, and report findings to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related engineering experience, OR Master’s with 1+ years, OR 10+ years in lieu of degree.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely investigations of returned materials, line incidents, and zero-hour failures to determine root cause
• Document findings and interpret internal/external test data to support reporting and business processes
• Support production quality through COP inspections, gap analysis, and plant issue resolution
• Perform part inspections and metallurgical analyses to aid design validation and supplier development
• Collect, analyze, and report KPI, warranty, and field data to inform decisions and continuous improvement
• Special assignments as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Organization

Engine mechanics knowledge

Production processes

Quality control

Failure analysis

MS Office

SAP

Windchill/CreoView

SEM/EDS

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Experience in lieu of degree (10+ years)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Windchill/CreoView

SEM/EDS

Job description

Rolls-Royce in Aiken, SC is seeking a Quality Engineer - Laboratory (parts analysis) to lead field investigations, failure analysis, and conformity inspections, while supporting plant issue resolution and supplier performance.

You will perform part inspections and metallurgical analyses to aid design validation and supplier development, collect KPI and warranty data, and report findings to drive continuous improvement.