Process Quality Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in the United States (Aiken, SC) is seeking a Quality Control Engineer at Grade 9 level. This full-time role involves leading quality objectives across production, implementing robust inspection plans, and driving process improvements in a demanding manufacturing environment.

You will analyze data, apply PDCA and 8D methodologies, coordinate with procurement for gauges, and report findings to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality/Mechanical/Industrial engineering with 3 years of quality/manufacturing experience; OR 7 years in related roles.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Role operates in a manufacturing/office setting with a compressed four 10-hour day schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement quality objectives to resolve production problems and maximize reliability.
• Respond to line calls with corrective action using PDCA, 5 Whys, 8D, and A3 tools.
• Perform root-cause analysis to define long-range corrective measures aligned with corporate objectives.
• Provide timely data to management on quality concerns and track process improvements.

Skills

Quality control knowledge

Gauge calibration

Quality engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Mechanical, or Industrial engineering

7 years of experience in quality or manufacturing engineering

Tools

MTU products knowledge

Job description

Job Level: Grade 9

Working Pattern: (Full Time) (4) ten (10) hour days during a Monday through Thursday work week.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world‑class solutions, supported by a culture that champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth.

Rolls‑Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

Power Systems is one of three core businesses within Rolls‑Royce, alongside Civil Aerospace and Defence. This role sits within our Power Systems business in North America, where we deliver world‑class solutions that power critical infrastructure across energy, industrial, marine, and defense sectors.

North America is a key growth market for our Power Systems business, driven by increasing demand for resilient energy solutions, data center expansion, and the transition to more sustainable power. As we continue to invest and expand across the region, our teams are at the forefront of this growth, advancing innovative technologies and shaping the future of reliable, sustainable power.

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control Engineer

Job Location: Aiken, SC

Job Level: Grade 9

Working Pattern: (Full Time) (4) ten (10) hour days during a Monday through Thursday work week.

What you will be doing:

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• Develop, coordinate, and implement quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
• Respond to line calls with immediate corrective action using of PDCA, 5 Whys, 8D and A3 tools.
• Develop long‑range corrective measures through root‑cause analysis consistent with corporate objectives.
• Provide accurate and timely data to management regarding quality concerns.
• Design and implement control plan/inspection routings.
• Support the procurement and maintenance of gauges and measuring equipment for quality control initiatives throughout the facility.
• Perform process, machine and gauge capability studies.
• Keep management abreast of progress, developments & pending problems.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Mechanical, or Industrial engineering and 3 years of experience in quality or manufacturing engineering; OR
• 7 years of experience in quality or manufacturing engineering.
• “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.”

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the practical application of quality engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the production of internal combustion engines.
• Strong knowledge of quality control, raw materials, manufacturing processes, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of engines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of MTU products
• Working knowledge of gauge calibration and test equipment

Work Conditions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Daily work is performed in a general manufacturing and office environment.

This position has a compressed work schedule that requires four (4) ten (10) hour days during a Monday through Thursday work week, and the position is eligible for overtime as business requires with causal overtime expected.

While performing tasks for this position, the employee is regularly requested to perform work on a computer inside and outside of the work environment. Also, the employee will be occasionally requested to come in contact with wet environmental conditions. Finally, the employee will frequently hear noise while performing task in the work environment.

While performing physical demands of the position, regularly the employee will be requested to stand, sit, walk, climb, and stoop. However, the employee will frequently be requested to balance, kneel, crouch, reach, and squat. Finally, an employee will be frequently requested to grasp and manipulate items in a maneuverable manner to perform daily tasks.

Employees will be occasionally required to push, pull, carry, lift and or move materials within the work environment. The materials will weigh between 10-50 pounds, and the employee will be occasionally requested to move materials during the course of a week.

Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus and employee must have the ability to see in color. The employee must also be able to inspect MTU America engine products under a fluorescent black light.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation program aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high‑performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

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

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Pay Range

$78,918 - $128,242-Annually

Location

Graniteville, SC

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;
• 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.

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.