Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

Rolls-Royce; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Health benefits

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Graniteville, SC is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining to lead process development and optimize manufacturing operations for local and global impact.

You will drive work instruction creation, data analysis, and tool selection while ensuring safety and compliance. A strong embedding of continuous improvement and project leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with 5 years of experience, or 9 years total in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Shift: compressed schedule (Mon through Thu).
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes, flow, and equipment.
• Improve policies, procedures, and controls with global teams.
• Design, source, test, and justify tools and equipment.
• Analyze production data and write reports for improvement.
• Develop work instructions for local and global sites.
• Provide technical support for complex operations.
• Promote safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Plan facility layouts to optimize production efficiency.
• Train staff and mentor manufacturing engineers.
• Perform special projects supporting global objectives.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Continuous improvement

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Agile working

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

CAD software

MS Project

MS Office

Manufacturing simulation

Job description

Job Title Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Machining Job Category Manufacturing Engineering Job Level Global Grade 10 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 be 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, and squat. Also, the employee will regularly requested to sit within a particular work environment. Next, the employee will frequently requested to walk inside and outside the work environment. Finally, an employee will regularly requested to grasp and manipulate items in a maneuverable manner to perform daily tasks. There are no special vision requirements for this position. Vision 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. Equal Opportunity 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. 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. Job Category and Posting Manufacturing Engineering Job Posting Date 15 May 2026; 00:05 Pay Range $73,120 - $118,820-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, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.