Manufacturing Engineer

Rolls-Royce; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Mankato, MN to plan, manage and support capital expenditure projects on site. You will collaborate with operations, facilities and vendor teams to ensure projects meet safety, cost and schedule targets while delivering robust manufacturing solutions.

You will apply project management, CAD/CAM and SAP knowledge to design, source and cost-justify equipment and processes, and you will help improve procedures and maintain accurate documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering and 3 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering or capital project management; or 7 years of manufacturing engineering or capital project management experience.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Experience with SAP, CAD, MS Project and OSHA certification/training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to develop work-scope specifications for capital projects and infrastructure changes.
• Collaborate with Rolls Royce teams to ensure projects meet internal and external requirements.
• Research suppliers and prepare documentation for requisitions.
• Manage projects ensuring safety, cost and on-time completion.
• Prepare layouts of buildings, assembly areas, and equipment.
• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing operations and maintenance staff.
• Cost-justify tools and equipment for proposed manufacturing methods.

Skills

Strong project management

Organization and planning

Oral and written communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Reading technical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Project

MS Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will work with the operations and facilities teams to plan, manage and support Capex projects within our campus. Utilizing project management skills, this position is responsible for coordinating projects so that they meet all internal and external requirements and are executed on-time and on on-budget.

Key Accountabilities

• Work cross-functionally to develop work-scope specifications for various capital projects, infrastructure changes, and equipment purchases. Collaborate with Rolls Royce teams to ensure projects fulfill all internal and external requirements.
• Research and identify potential suppliers and service providers, and develop required documentation for requisitions.
• Manage projects ensuring safety, cost, and on-time completion of the projects.
• Work with organizational groups to improve existing procedures and controls through planning and implementation. Take input from team members to provide accurate and appropriate feedback.
• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings, assembly areas, and equipment.
• Provide technical assistance and support to manufacturing operations, as well as facilities and maintenance staff.
• Design and/or source, test and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Review processes and procedures in context of preserving and improving employee safety.
• 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

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering and 3 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering or capital project management; or 7 years of manufacturing engineering or capital project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong project management skills
• Experience with the design of manufacturing processes and/or production facilities and infrastructure.
• Excellent organization, planning and follow-up skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Very good oral and written communication skills
• Good analytical and complex problem-solving skills
• A continuous improvement mindset that is open to new approaches and embraces an agile working mode
• Familiarity with drafting nomenclature and conventions
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people
• Ability to negotiate and adhere to budgets and specifications
• Proficient with PC, MS Office Suite and MS Project
• Practical experience using CAD software
• OSHA certification/training
• Experience with SAP

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

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Job Posting Date

31 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$73,120 - $118,820-Annually

Location

Mankato, MN

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.