MRO Engineer - Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 78,918 - 128,242; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Aiken, SC, is seeking an MRO Engineer to develop and maintain MRO specifications for engines and components. You will work with Manufacturing Engineering, MRO Bases, Workshops, Service Operations, Planning & Purchasing, Design teams, and other stakeholders to support remanufacturing and overhaul activities.

The role requires a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering degree and 3+ years' experience with internal combustion engines, plus willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering experience with internal combustion engines (design/manufacture/assembly/testing).
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; sponsorship or visa transfer is not available.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain MRO specifications for components and engines.
• Define repair process requirements and ensure network compliance.
• Align maintenance data with regulatory standards and customer commitments.
• Support FAI/LAI and approve repair suppliers via GP EP3.2.4.
• Analyze service deterioration to inform product maturity and lifecycle cost optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support remanufacturing and overhaul workshops.
• Ensure technical solutions meet requirements and restore service-run components to full function.
• Support new repair and overhaul capability approvals.

Skills

Mechanical design

Analytical problem-solving

Blueprints & schematics interpretation

Interpersonal collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

3+ years of engineering experience with internal combustion engines (design/manufacture/assembly/testing)

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

MS Office

Job description

Job Title

MRO Engineer - Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)

Location

Aiken, SC

Working Pattern

Full Time - (4) 10-hour shifts Monday-Thursday

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain MRO component and engine specifications, ensuring adoption of the most technically efficient, modern, flexible, and cost‑effective methods.
• Define and uphold technical requirements for component repair processes, ensuring compliance across the component repair network.
• Ensure that all required Maintenance, Operational, and Overhaul technical data aligns with the company's regulatory standards, contractual obligations, and customer commitments.
• Support product quality assessments, such as First Article Inspections (FAI) and Last Article Inspections (LAI), at manufacturing and overhaul facilities, including the approval of repair suppliers via Verification Production Method (GP EP3.2.4).
• Analyze product service deterioration, gathering insights from maintenance and repair facilities to inform the product maturity strategy and identify lifecycle cost optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, MRO Bases, Workshops, Service Operations, Planning & Purchasing, Design teams, and other stakeholders to support remanufacturing and overhaul workshops, while identifying and driving improvements.
• Ensure technical solutions meet agreed requirements, including restoring service‑run components to a fully functioning condition.
• Support the establishment and approval of new repair and overhaul capabilities.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering and 3 years of engineering experience in the design, manufacture, assembly, or testing of internal combustion engines; or 7 years of engineering experience in the design, manufacture, assembly, or testing of internal combustion engines.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Sponsorship or visa transfer is not available.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of design, development, test engineering, and assembly operations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to address complex challenges effectively.
• Strong ability to interpret and analyze blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, methods, and materials.
• Effective presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information clearly and persuasively.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Creo, or similar design and drafting software.
• Proficiency in PC applications and the MS Office Suite, with knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, cost management, and techniques for optimizing manufacturing efficiency.
• Practical experience working with MTU diesel engines.

Compensation

Annual salary range: $78,918 – $128,242.

Benefits

Rolls‑Royce provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes base pay, a discretionary bonus plan, and a range of benefits: 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 company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long‑term incentive plan. Options may vary based on eligibility factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rolls‑Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.