Project Specialist

rollsroyce; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Mankato, MN is seeking a Project Specialist to lead complex genset development from concept to production launch. You will guide technical direction, manage risk, and coordinate with global, cross-functional teams across Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Software, Validation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to deliver robust, cost-effective power solutions.

This role emphasizes hands-on engineering leadership, driving stage-gate readiness, design reviews, verification and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Mechanical/Automotive engineering with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• JD/PhD in Mechanical/Automotive engineering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical leader and primary engineering authority for assigned genset development programs, owning technical execution from concept through production launch.
• Establish product architecture, engineering requirements, and technical direction while aligning to performance, quality, cost, schedule, and business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional integration across Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Software, Validation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Configuration teams to deliver integrated products.
• Drive engineering plans, design reviews, stage-gate readiness, and key technical decisions while mitigating program risks.
• Oversee verification, validation, design changes, and production readiness activities, and communicate program status to stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Mechanical design

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical/Automotive engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Automotive engineering

JD/PhD in Mechanical/Automotive engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Specialist

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working location: Mankato. MN

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Why 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 create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You'll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential . And it's your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world's most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

Join our team as a Project Specialist, providing technical leadership for complex new genset development programs from concept through production launch. Working across global, cross-functional teams, this role drives technical direction, manages risk, and resolves engineering challenges to achieve performance, quality, cost, and timing objectives. The Project Specialist plays a key role in delivering next-generation power generation solutions through strong technical execution and leadership.

What you will be doing

• Serve as the technical leader and primary engineering authority for assigned genset development programs, owning technical execution from concept through production launch.
• Establish product architecture, engineering requirements, and technical direction while ensuring alignment to performance, quality, cost, schedule, and business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional integration across Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Software, Validation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Configuration teams to deliver fully integrated, manufacturable, and serviceable products.
• Drive engineering plans, design reviews, stage-gate readiness, and key technical decisions while proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks.
• Oversee verification, validation, design changes, and production readiness activities, while partnering with stakeholders to resolve complex challenges, communicate program status, and support engineering team development.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline with 7+ years of product design and development experience in power generation, heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial applications, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline with 5+ years of product design and development experience in power generation, heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial applications, OR
• Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline with 3+ years of product design and development experience in power generation, heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial applications, OR
• JD/PhD Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent. Resident 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 Requirements:

• Proven experience leading complex product development programs through the full product lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, validation, production release, product launch, and structured stage-gate development processes.
• Strong expertise in product validation, systems integration, configuration and change management, manufacturing processes, and technical risk management within a regulated engineering environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and global engineering teams, driving product development initiatives, supplier qualification, product localization, and stakeholder alignment across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and business functions.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical system design, thermal management, vibration control, structural analysis, manufacturing, and assembly processes, with the ability to balance performance, quality, cost, manufacturability, and schedule objectives.
• Extensive knowledge of power generation industry standards, regulatory requirements, and certifications (e.g., UL, NFPA, IEC, EPA, CARB, CE), with formal project or program management experience; PMP, Agile, or equivalent certification preferred.

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu . Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mo