Senior Quality Engineer - Engine Testing

Rolls-Royce plc; United States; Presencial; USD 94.000 - 153.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Resumo da vaga

Rolls-Royce plc in Aiken, SC is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer for engine testing. You will plan, execute and oversee QC procedures for diesel engines, lead qualification efforts and ensure compliance with internal standards and ISO 9001.

You will analyze results, drive CAPA actions, and collaborate across design, manufacturing and supplier quality teams to qualify components and improve test programs. A compressed week and OT are expected.

Qualificações

• 8+ years of experience in quality control or testing within a diesel engine manufacturing environment.
• Four 10-hour workdays Mon–Thu; overtime may be required.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, execute, and oversee quality control procedures in the engine testing area for diesel engines.
• Lead and coordinate product and part qualifications, define quality criteria and validate designs.
• Review and approve test protocols, procedures and data collection methods.
• Analyze test results, identify trends and drive CAPA actions.
• Coordinate with testing team to troubleshoot test stands and instrumentation faults.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing and supplier quality teams to qualify components.
• Develop and implement SPC, Cpk, GR&R to monitor test outcomes and capability.
• Ensure ISO 9001 and environmental/safety regulatory compliance.
• Lead root cause analysis and 8D reporting; generate detailed reports.

Conhecimentos

Quality control

Engine testing

CAPA & 8D

Leadership & communication

Formação

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field

Ferramentas

Minitab

SAP-QM

LabVIEW

Influx

AVL tools

Descrição da vaga

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. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. 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 center 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.
• Also, the employee will be occasionally requested to come in contact with wet environmental conditions.
• Finally, the employee will frequently hear noise while performing task in the work environment.

Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus and employee must have the ability to see in color. The employee must also be able to inspect MTU America engine products under a fluorescent black light.

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.

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

• base pay and a discretionary bonus plan
• 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
• a long-term incentive plan

Job Posting Date 13 Jul 2026; 00:07

Pay Range $94,160.00-$153,010.00-Annually

Location: Graniteville, SC

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls‑Royce provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. At the heart of our business is the unrivalled dedication and technical expertise of our people. To support them we provide an environment of caring and belonging where everyone is themselves and supports each other.

Discover how you can contribute your unique skills to our dynamic team.

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