Vice President, Component Manufacturing + Facilities

Rolls-Royce Corporation; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 140.000 - 228.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & welfare benefits

Bonus potential

Descripción de la vacante

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Aiken, SC is seeking a Vice President, Component Manufacturing + Facilities to lead operations across manufacturing and site facilities, driving safe, efficient and high-quality production. The role partners with global leaders and site teams to align strategies, invest in localization, and deliver on cost, throughput and customer commitments.

You will build capabilities, develop talent, and manage resources within governance and reporting frameworks, while advancing

Formación

• Associate degree with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing, operations, or facilities leadership experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years…; OR Master’s degree with 6+ years…; OR JD/PhD with 3+ years…; OR 12+ years of progressive manufacturing, operations, or facilities leadership experience in lieu of a degree
• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident; authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; no visa sponsorship available at this time.

Responsabilidades

• Lead component manufacturing operations and facilities management for the Aiken site, ensuring safe, efficient, reliable ramp up and delivery of production, maintenance, infrastructure and site performance commitments.
• Represent component manufacturing and facilities priorities to site leadership and align local teams with business priorities through visible leadership and clear communication.
• Set and execute the component manufacturing and facilities strategy in line with objectives, budgets, plans, and growth priorities for the Aiken site.
• Lead and realize investment projects for localization of new in-house components and facility investments.
• Coordinate ramp up and training of staff for planned growth; collaborate with Quality, Logistics, Purchasing, Engineering, Reman/Overhaul and other partners to meet targets.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean methodologies, performance management, and continuous improvement; align with HQ Germany and global leaders on standards and tooling.
• Coordinate digitalization and automation strategy for the site with the global digitalization team; develop and empower manufacturing and facilities teams within governance.

Educación

Associate degree + 10+ yrs manufacturing/ops

Bachelor’s degree + 8+ yrs manufacturing/ops

Master’s degree + 6+ yrs manufacturing/ops

JD/PhD + 3+ yrs manufacturing/ops

12+ yrs manufacturing/ops in lieu of degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Job Title: Vice President, Component Manufacturing + Facilities Working Pattern: Fulltime, Onsite Working Location: Aiken, SC Relocation 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 Summary The 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 doing 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. 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, OR Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of progressive manufacturing, operations, or facilities leadership experience, OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of progressive manufacturing, operations, or facilities leadership experience, OR JD/PhD with 3+ years of progressive manufacturing, operations, or facilities leadership experience, OR 12+ years of progressive manufacturing, operations, or facilities leadership experience in lieu of a degree

In 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 time.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience leading complex manufacturing environments, facilities operations, or site infrastructure within a global organization Has company-wide outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures, and ways of working, including German business culture Has a proven track record delivering improved operational and facilities performance in both favorable and unfavorable conditions, utilizing cross-functional teams Has experience deploying continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma, ideally with Green Belt accreditation

Power 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 Potential Closing Date: November 4, 2026 Job Posting Date 21 Oct 2026; 00:10

Pay Range

Pay 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, SC

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.

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. We invite you to keep track of any applications and explore our exciting career opportunities. Thank you for considering a rewarding career with us where your talent and passion matter. Our vacancies are always up to date. Once a vacancy has been filled, the advertisement will be removed from our website. You can find further information regarding your application in our FAQ section.