Process Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Minnesota seeks a Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize industrial processes, improving efficiency, quality, and safety. You will work with production, quality, and maintenance to meet regulatory requirements and drive improvements.

The role involves developing process control strategies, validating packaging designs, and collaborating across functions to enable smoother material planning and increased efficiency on the assembly line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Process, Packaging, or Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Process, Packaging, or Manufacturing Engineering; or 7+ years in Process Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement process control strategies and SOPs.
• Validate processes and packaging design to ensure quality standards.
• Lead trials, perform experiments, and recommend packaging improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process changes.
• Create and maintain BOM for packaging groups.
• Communicate requirements between purchasing and production to facilitate material planning with new suppliers.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Process, Packaging, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP software

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Access Databases

Job description

Job Description Title

Process 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 Process Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing industrial processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety within the organization. This role involves analyzing current processes, identifying areas for improvement, and developing solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs. The Process Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and maintenance, to ensure processes meet operational and regulatory requirements

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement process control strategies and standard operating procedures. Participates in the quoting process and works cooperatively with customers and vendors in the design and development of packaging, including material selection, procurement, procedures, manufacturing capabilities and project status
• Perform validation of processes and packaging design in a work environment with an expectation of continuous improvement in quality and standards
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine requirements, quality, safety and material needs for protecting and transporting components and engines
• Create drawings, processes, samples and analyses for packaging approvals
• Lead trials, perform experiments and provide recommendations for improved packaging standards
• Design, develop and implement protective packaging containers, dunnage and engine shipping systems
• Communicate engineering and packaging requirements between purchasing and production to facilitate material planning with new suppliers and components
• Improve process and presentation of components to the assembly line for improved quality and increased efficiency
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) for packaging groups
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, quality, maintenance, R&D) to implement process changes and new technologies.

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 Process, Packaging, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience in Process, Packaging, or Manufacturing Engineering; or 7 years of experience in Process Engineering or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes, product design, safety, quality and workflow needs
• Strong knowledge in Lean Manufacturing and value stream concepts
• Strong ability to work independently, with little direction, and effectively with teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability where problems are complex
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management and manufacturing process flow
• Strong organizational, planning and follow-up skills
• Good knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and computer tracking applications
• Good oral, written and presentation skills to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• Familiar with plant operations and equipment
• Strong knowledge of SAP operating system
• Experience with Microsoft Access Databases

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.

Job Category Manufacturing Engineering

Job Posting Date 12 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay 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, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.