Senior Quality Engineer – Diesel Engine Testing

Rolls-Royce; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Aiken, SC, seeks a Senior Quality Engineer - Engine Testing to plan, execute and oversee quality control in the diesel engine testing area. The role emphasizes leading qualifications, reviewing test protocols, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical or Automotive Eng degree and 8+ years in diesel engine quality or testing, with strong data analysis, CAPA, and cross‑functional collaboration. Four 10‑hour days and eligible overtime; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 8+ years of quality control or testing experience in a diesel engine manufacturing environment.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; sponsor not offered.
• Four 10-hour days Monday-Thursday work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee quality control procedures in the engine testing area for diesel engines.
• Lead and coordinate product and part qualifications, including defining quality criteria, validating new designs, and ensuring successful integration into the engine platform.
• Review and approve test protocols, procedures, and data collection methods to ensure compliance with internal standards and industry regulations.
• Analyze test results to identify trends, deviations, or potential quality issues and drive corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Coordinate with the testing team to troubleshoot test stand issues, instrumentation faults, or deviations in engine performance.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supplier quality teams to qualify new or modified components through structured validation and testing plans.
• Develop and implement statistical quality control methods (SPC, Cpk, GR&R, etc.) to monitor engine test outcomes and process capability.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, and applicable environmental and safety regulations.
• Lead root cause analysis and 8D reporting for test‑related quality issues.
• Generate detailed test and quality reports for internal reviews and customer documentation.

Skills

Engine testing knowledge

Quality control

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Minitab

SAP-QM

LabVIEW

Influx

AVL tools

Job description

Rolls-Royce in Aiken, SC, seeks a Senior Quality Engineer - Engine Testing to plan, execute and oversee quality control in the diesel engine testing area. The role emphasizes leading qualifications, reviewing test protocols, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical or Automotive Eng degree and 8+ years in diesel engine quality or testing, with strong data analysis, CAPA, and cross‑functional collaboration. Four 10‑hour days and eligible overtime; U.S.