Vice President, Component Manufacturing + Facilities

Rolls--royce; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Vice President, Component Manufacturing + Facilities to lead the Aiken site in South Carolina, directing component manufacturing operations and facilities management. You will drive safe, reliable ramp up, on-time delivery, cost control, quality, and asset readiness while aligning with global standards.

The role requires senior leadership, extensive Lean/Six Sigma experience, and collaboration with cross-functional teams and German HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of progressive manufacturing, operations, or facilities leadership experience.
• US work eligibility; US citizen or permanent resident.
• Experience leading complex manufacturing environments in a global organization.
• Experience deploying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead component manufacturing operations and facilities management for the Aiken site, with accountability for safe, efficient, and reliable ramp up and delivery of production, maintenance, infrastructure, and site performance commitments.
• Set and execute the component manufacturing and facilities strategy in line with business objectives, budget commitments, operational plans, and growth priorities for the Aiken site.
• Coordinate the ramp up and training of required staff for the planned growth.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery with Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, Engineering, Reman/Overhaul, and other key partners to achieve targets for cost, quality, throughput, on-time delivery, facility readiness, and customer commitments.
• Drive operational excellence across component manufacturing by strengthening process effectiveness, performance management, Lean business methods, and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Operations leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Digitalization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

JD/PhD in relevant field

Professional degree in Facilities/Operations

Tools

SAP

Digitalization platforms

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Vice President, Component Manufacturing + FacilitiesWorking Pattern: Fulltime, OnsiteWorking Location: Aiken, SCRelocation assistance will be provided if applicable.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.Position SummaryThe Vice President, Component Manufacturing + Facilities is responsible for leading component manufacturing operations and facilities management for Rolls-Royce Solutions in Aiken, South Carolina. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across production, manufacturing engineering, maintenance, site facilities, and related support functions to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and high-quality delivery. The Vice President will strengthen operational discipline, optimize site performance, and build the capabilities required to support continued growth across the Aiken manufacturing footprint.What you will be doingLead component manufacturing operations and facilities management for the Aiken site, with accountability for safe, efficient, and reliable ramp up and delivery of production, maintenance, infrastructure, and site performance commitments.Support the Aiken location by representing component manufacturing and facilities priorities, partnering with site leadership, and helping align local teams through visible leadership, employee engagement, and clear communication of business priorities.Set and execute the component manufacturing and facilities strategy in line with business objectives, budget commitments, operational plans, and growth priorities for the Aiken site.Lead and realize the investment projects for further localization of new in-house components and facility investments.Coordinate the ramp up and training of required staff for the planned growth.Coordinate cross-functional delivery with Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, Engineering, Reman/Overhaul, and other key partners to achieve targets for cost, quality, throughput, on-time delivery, facility readiness, and customer commitments.Drive operational excellence across component manufacturing by strengthening process effectiveness, performance management, Lean business methods, and continuous improvement practices.Partner with headquarters in Germany and global functional leaders to align standardized tooling, manufacturing procedures, maintenance cycles, production planning, facility standards, quality requirements, supplier expectations, and environmental obligations.Coordinate and develop the digitalization and automation strategy for the Aiken site in close cooperation with the global digitalization team.Lead, develop, and empower manufacturing and facilities teams while managing departmental resources, expenditure, risks, opportunities, and talent development plans within agreed governance and reporting frameworks.Basic Requirements:Associate degree with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing, operations, or facilities leadership experience, ORBachelor’s degree with 8+ years of progressive manufacturing, operations, or facilities leadership experience, ORMaster’s degree with 6+ years of progressive manufacturing, operations, or facilities leadership experience, ORJD/PhD with 3+ years of progressive manufacturing, operations, or facilities leadership experience, OR12+ years of progressive manufacturing, operations, or facilities leadership experience in lieu of a degreeIn order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident 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 timePreferred Requirements:Experience leading complex manufacturing environments, facilities operations, or site infrastructure within a global organizationHas company-wide outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures, and ways of working, including German business cultureHas a proven track record delivering improved operational and facilities performance in both favorable and unfavorable conditions, utilizing cross-functional teamsHas experience deploying continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma, ideally with Green Belt accreditationPower Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that 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 technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.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.Infinite PotentialClosing Date: November 4, 2026Job Posting Date21 Oct 2026; 00:10Pay RangePay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.$140,326 - $228,029-Location:Graniteville, SCBenefitsRolls-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.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.