Quality Engineer - Laboratory (parts analysis)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company  %

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Aiken, SC is seeking a Quality Engineer - Laboratory to lead field investigations, perform failure analyses of returned materials and conduct metallurgical inspections to support design validation and supplier development.

You will document findings, interpret test data, report KPI and warranty statistics, and collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement while supporting COP inspections and plant issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering with relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and communication abilities.
• Experience with engine mechanics, production processes and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations of returned materials, line incidents and failures to determine root causes.
• Document findings and interpret test data to support reporting and processes.
• Support COP inspections, gap analysis and plant issue resolution.
• Perform part inspections and metallurgical analyses for design validation.
• Collect, analyze and report KPI, warranty and field data for continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Planning & organization

Engine mechanics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

10+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SAP

Windchill/CreoView

SEM/EDS

MS Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Quality Engineer - Laboratory (parts analysis)Job Category: Manufacturing Quality EngineerJob Level: Global Grade 9Location: Aiken, SCWhy 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. Byjoining 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 .Role OverviewDrive product quality and customer satisfaction by leading field investigations, failure analysis, and conformity inspections, while supporting plant issue resolution and enhancing supplier and distributor performance.What you will be doing:• Conduct timely investigations of returned materials, line incidents, and zero-hour failures to determine root cause• Document findings and interpret internal/external test data to support reporting and business processes• Support production quality through COP inspections, gap analysis, and plant issue resolution• Perform part inspections and metallurgical analyses to aid design validation and supplier development• Collect, analyze, and report KPI, warranty, and field data to inform decisions and continuous improvement• Special assignments as required.Position requirements:• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related engineering experience, OR• Master’s degree with 1+ years of related engineering experience, OR• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience of related engineering experience• 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 analytical and problem-solving skills, with deep knowledge of engineering principles and their practical application• Effective communicator with solid oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across teams• Well-organized with strong planning, coordination, and follow-up capabilities• Technical proficiency in engine mechanics, production processes, quality control, and failure analysis (including diesel engines and MTU products preferred)• Proficient in relevant tools and systems, including MS Office, SAP, Windchill/CreoView, SEM/EDS, and other engineering software; open to domestic and international travelOur vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilientand 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.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.Relocation assistance is not available for this position.Job Posting Date10 Sep 2026; 00:09Pay RangePay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.$73,120 - $118,820-AnnuallyLocation:Graniteville, SCBenefitsRolls-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.