Senior Quality Engineer - 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

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer - Engine Testing

Job Location: Aiken, SC

Job Level: Global Grade 10

Working Pattern: (Full Time) – work schedule that requires four (4) ten (10) hour days during a Monday through Thursday work week.

Why join 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 work on world‑class solutions, supported by a culture that champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth.

Power Systems is one of three core businesses within Rolls‑Royce, alongside Civil Aerospace and Defence. This role sits within our Power Systems business in North America, where we deliver world‑class solutions that power critical infrastructure across energy, industrial, marine, and defense sectors.

North America is a key growth market for our Power Systems business, driven by increasing demand for resilient energy solutions, data centre expansion, and the transition to more sustainable power. As we continue to invest and expand across the region, our teams are at the forefront of this growth, advancing innovative technologies and shaping the future of reliable, sustainable power.

What you will be doing:

• Plan, execute, and oversee quality control procedures in the engine testing area for diesel engines (performance, durability, emissions, etc.).
• 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.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in quality control or testing within a diesel engine manufacturing environment.
• This position has a compressed work schedule that requires four (4) ten (10) hour days during a Monday through Thursday work week, and the position is eligible for overtime as business requires with causal overtime expected.
• 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 Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines, engine testing protocols, test bench operation, and emissions testing.
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM, EPA) and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in data analysis tools and quality software (e.g., Minitab, SAP‑QM, LabVIEW, Influx, AVL tools, etc.).
• Experience with failure mode analysis, 8D problem solving, FMEA, and control plan creation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a structured approach in potentially high‑pressure environments.

Work Environment:

While performing tasks for this position, the employee is regularly requested to perform work on a computer inside and outside of the work environment. The employee may occasionally be required to come in contact with wet environmental conditions and will frequently hear noise while performing tasks in the work environment. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus, and the employee must be able to see in color and inspect MTU America engine products under a fluorescent black light.

Rolls‑Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

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.