Machining Manufacturing Engineer: Process Innovator

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 73,120 - 118,820; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Graniteville, SC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Machining to lead cost‑effective machining processes, optimize production flow, and ensure quality. You will mentor teams and drive continuous improvement across local and global operations.

The role requires a Bachelor in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering and 3+ years machining experience, plus strong CNC/CAM skills, GD&T, and SAP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with machining experience or 7 years machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support for Machining assembly lines, focusing on production stability and performance.
• Support implementation and sustainment of assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and update work instructions, standard work, and process documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities targeting quality, efficiency, safety, and ergonomics.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to support daily production needs.
• Support change management activities related to product, process, or equipment updates.
• Collect and analyze production data to support performance monitoring and improvement initiatives.
• Promote compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
• Perform additional engineering or improvement tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Reading GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Process capability analysis

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

SAP

Automation & robotics

G-code programming

Job description

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Graniteville, SC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Machining to lead cost‑effective machining processes, optimize production flow, and ensure quality. You will mentor teams and drive continuous improvement across local and global operations.

The role requires a Bachelor in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering and 3+ years machining experience, plus strong CNC/CAM skills, GD&T, and SAP familiarity.