Senior Industrial Engineer

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Aiken, SC is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing methods and labor utilization in a full-time role. You will analyze machining and assembly processes, collaborate across QA, operations, and development, and plan workloads aligned with capacities and schedules.

This position requires a mechanical/industrial engineering degree and substantial experience; relocation assistance may be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology and 5 years of industrial engineering experience or 9 years industrial engineering experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze machining and assembly processes to design best manufacture method for quality, on-time production.
• Collaborate with quality, operations, materials and development teams for issue resolution and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain labor routings and operator allocations.
• Plan work assignments based on worker performance, machine capacity and schedules.
• Conduct work measurements to support health, safety and performance improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Routing design

Problem solving

Analytical ability

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma / TPS concepts

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

SAP

Job description

Working Location: Aiken, S.C.

“Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.”

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Industrial Engineer

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Working Location: Aiken, S.C.

Global Grade:10

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.

What you will be doing?

• Analyze machining and assembly processes to design the best method of manufacture to safely produce a quality product on time.
• Collaborate with teams in quality, operations, materials, and development departments for resolution of issues and root cause analysis
• Maintain labor routings and operator worker allocations
• Plan work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays
• Perform work measurements as needed supporting operations to improve health, safety, and performance of staff

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology and 5 years of industrial engineering experience or 9 years industrial 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 Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Excellent knowledge in routing design and related transaction codes within SAP
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and analytical ability where problems are very complex
• Excellent knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Excellent knowledge of Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Toyota Production System (or equivalent) concepts.
• SAP Experience

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 mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Closing Date: October 10, 2026

Job Posting Date

25 Sep 2026; 00:09

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$98,566 - $160,169-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; 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

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.