Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

rollsroyce; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead process development and optimization across local and global sites in the United States. The role focuses on efficient production flow, tool selection, and rigorous quality standards.

You will collaborate with global teams to improve policies, procedures, and controls, while mentoring staff in manufacturing engineering practices and project management. A compressed work schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience; or 9 years for consideration.
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality locally and globally.
• Improve policies, procedures, and controls with cross-functional teams.
• Design, source and cost-justify tooling and equipment aligned with production goals.
• Analyze production data and generate reports to drive improvements.
• Create clear work instructions and procedures for local and global sites.
• Provide technical support for complex manufacturing operations.
• Promote safety, compliance and continuous improvement across sites.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

Process design

Data analysis

CAD software

SAP

MS Project

CNC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Project

CAD software

Job description

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce, we take pride in being a business that has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world and remain dedicated to driving progress forward; powering, safeguarding, and connecting people across the globe. Joining Rolls-Royce means you will work on innovative, world-class engineering solutions, supported by a culture that values inclusion, creativity, and your ongoing professional development.

What you will be doing:

• Process Development and Optimization: Lead the development and execution of manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and equipment selection, to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness while meeting product specifications and quality standards locally and globally.
• Policy and Procedure Improvement: Lead and support organizational groups locally and globally to develop, improve, and implement policies, procedures, and controls. Provide accurate feedback and facilitate continuous improvement through effective team collaboration.
• Tooling and Equipment: Design, source, test, and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment at both local and global levels. Ensure that the selected manufacturing methods align with production goals and enhance efficiency across operations.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze production data and write reports to validate processes or identify deviations from standards locally and globally. Use insights from data to drive process improvements.
• Work Instructions and Procedures: Develop and implement detailed work instructions, processes, and procedures for production floors and departments at local and global sites, ensuring clarity and accessibility.
• Technical Support: Provide technical assistance and support for complex manufacturing operations locally and globally, serving as a key resource for troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Safety and Compliance: Review and improve processes and procedures to preserve and enhance employee safety locally and globally. Promote a compliance culture and uphold the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
• Facility Layout and Planning: Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings, assembly areas, and equipment at local and global locations to optimize production efficiency and ensure safety.
• Training and Mentorship: Train production staff on processes and procedures at local and global sites. Mentor and develop team members in manufacturing engineering and project management, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Special Projects: Perform special projects as required to support both local and global objectives.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering; or 9 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.

Shift: This position has a compressed work schedule (Monday through Thursday).

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:

• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing process design.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead and execute complex projects.
• Excellent organization, planning, and follow-up skills to ensure project success.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively convey information across all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly when addressing complex issues.
• A continuous improvement mindset, open to new approaches, and comfortable with agile working in the digital age.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong negotiation skills for managing vendor relationships and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Proficiency with PC and MS Office Suite.
• Practical experience with manufacturing simulation and CAD software.
• CNC Programming Background
• Experience with SAP.
• Proficiency with MS Project.

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, office, and test cell environment.

While performing tasks for this position, the employee is regularly requested to perform work on a computer inside and occasionally outside of the work environment. Also, the employee will occasionally be required to work in environmental conditions where there are fumes and dust. Finally, the employee will frequently requested to perform tasks in environmental conditions where there are unpleasant odors and gases. Please note, the conditions can be hazardous.

While performing physical demands of the position, occasionally the employee will occasionally requested to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, an