Senior Mechanical Integrity Engineer – Novi Site Stress Lead

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Novi (MI); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Novi, Michigan seeks a Senior Mechanical Integrity Engineer – Stress Lead to lead stress and dynamics analysis across engine components. You will mentor the stress team, guide methods, and present results to customers, while coordinating with design and program teams.

Responsibilities include performing advanced stress, lifing, and FE analyses, reviewing work, and advancing structural analyst capabilities within the ET&S organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years of stress analysis experience or
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of stress analysis experience or JD/PhD in engineering.
• Experience in mechanical integrity, stress and lifing on gas turbine components is preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform advanced mechanical integrity, stress, and lifing assessments using FE analysis.
• Mentor and train junior analysts, guiding professional development.
• Conduct peer reviews to ensure high technical quality and rigor.
• Serve as primary contact for mechanical integrity with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Deliver technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Share expertise across the organization and drive process improvements.

Skills

Stress analysis

Finite element analysis

Mentoring

Peer reviews

Customer communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

JD/Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

Numerical modeling

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Integrity Engineer – Stress Lead

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working location: Novi, MI/Hybrid - 2 Office Days/Week Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

As a Stress Lead on the Novi team, you will provide a significant depth of expertise and leadership for stress and dynamics analysis across the engine components. This expertise will be utilized in support of component design changes and component verification activity. You will lead the Stress Team, guiding methods, priorities, audit & oversight, and meeting program requirements. Will also present directly to customers regarding analysis requirements, methods, and results. The Stress Lead will also be a focal point for mentoring the design team and consulting with the wider program team on stress and dynamics related technical issues. This role will remain engaged with the ET&S Engineering team by mentoring junior analysts, serving as a SLARP/DTARP auditor across programs, and advancing the structural analyst skillset.

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:

• Lead and perform advanced mechanical integrity, stress, and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical modeling techniques.
• Mentor and train junior analysts, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development within the team.
• Conduct peer reviews of analysis projects, ensuring high standards of technical quality and rigor.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for mechanical integrity matters, facilitating effective communication and collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders, clearly communicating complex analysis results and recommendations.
• Actively participate in the global engineering community, sharing subject matter expertise and best practices across the organization.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, driving enhancements to tools, processes, and methods both within the team and across the wider function.

Basic Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 5+ years of Stress Analysis experience OR A Master’s Degree in Engineering with 3+ years of Stress Analysis experience OR JD/Ph.D. in Engineering
• In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen
• Preferred: 8 or more years of hands‑on experience highly desired in conducting mechanical integrity, stress and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical models specifically on gas turbine components
• Ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters
• Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks
• Membership of a relevant professional body appropriate to region
• Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization

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 30, 2026

Pay Range

$122,741 - $199,454-Annually

Location: Novi, MI

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.