Senior Project Engineer

Rolls Royce; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 94,160 - 153,010; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rolls Royce is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Graniteville, SC to lead large-scale manufacturing expansion initiatives. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, defining project scope, and ensuring compliance with global manufacturing standards.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, demonstrated experience in manufacturing environments, and strong project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $94,160.00 to $153,010 Annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline required.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Strong project management capabilities and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for manufacturing expansion initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and project milestones.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to optimize processes.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project Planning Tools

Job description

Job Description

Title

Senior Project Engineer

Key Accountabilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for large-scale manufacturing expansion initiatives, including various new machining methods at the Aiken site.
• Serve as the primary project lead coordinating cross‑functional workstreams across Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, Controlling, HR, IT, and external partners.
• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, and governance structures in alignment with global manufacturing standards, timelines, and budgetary targets.
• Deploy established manufacturing processes and standards from global reference sites while enabling adaptation and innovation to support local production requirements.
• Coordinate facility planning, building modifications, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover to operations.
• Plan, lead, and facilitate technical workshops and alignment sessions with domestic and international stakeholders to ensure project milestones, deliverables, and operational readiness.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to design and implement optimized future‑state value streams that support productivity, flow, and long‑term operational efficiency.
• Drive project execution through disciplined progress tracking, risk management, issue resolution, and escalation as required.
• Prepare and present decision‑ready status updates, progress reports, and escalation materials to senior and executive leadership.
• Support workforce readiness by coordinating inputs to training strategies and implementation plans for new manufacturing departments and technologies.
• Act as a key change agent, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and adoption of new systems and processes across cultures and time zones.
• Promote a strong compliance, safety, and quality culture in alignment with the Rolls‑Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as assigned to support strategic manufacturing objectives.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 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

• Extensive professional experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience leading complex, cross‑functional projects, preferably within an international or multi‑site manufacturing context.
• Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes with demonstrated interest in digital workflows, data‑driven manufacturing, and modern production systems.
• Strong project management capability, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence, align, and drive decisions across organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a complex, matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to support project execution.
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite; experience with project planning or tracking tools.
• German language skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting manufacturing expansions, facility launches, or major capital investment projects.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing or value stream design methodologies.
• Experience working within global manufacturing networks.

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.

Location

Graniteville, SC

Salary

94,160.00-$153,010 Annually

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.