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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer -Machining

Job Category: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Level: Global Grade 9

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce, we take pride in being a business that has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world and remain dedicated to driving progress forward; powering, safeguarding, and connecting people across the globe. Joining Rolls-Royce means you will work on innovative, world-class engineering solutions, supported by a culture that values inclusion, creativity, and your ongoing professional development.

As a Manufacturing Engineer at the Rolls-Royce Power Systems Aiken plant, you will play a critical leadership role in optimizing and executing cost-effective manufacturing processes at both local and global levels. You will be responsible for machining production flow, assembly methods, and equipment selection, ensuring that all processes meet product specifications and quality standards across the organization. This role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives, mentoring team members, and ensuring a strong compliance and safety culture with a focus on both local and global operations.

What you will be doing:

• Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support for Machining assembly lines, focusing on production stability and performance.
• Support implementation and sustainment of assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and update work instructions, standard work, and process documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities targeting quality, efficiency, safety, and ergonomics.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to support daily production needs.
• Support change management activities related to product, process, or equipment updates.
• Collect and analyze production data to support performance monitoring and improvement initiatives.
• Promote compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
• Perform additional engineering or improvement tasks as assigned.

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Position requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, and 3 years of experience in machining engineering; or 7 years of experience in machining engineering

• "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 qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to both CNC and traditional machining operations.
• Proficiency in CNC programming (e.g., G-code, CAM software) and machining process optimization.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machine tools, manual machining equipment, cutting tool technology, and fixture design.
• Strong experience with process capability analysis, statistical process control (SPC), and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with operators, engineers, and management.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and specifications for machining applications.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software (e.g., PTC Creo, Mastercam, Siemens NX).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Ability to work overtime as required to support production or project work.
• Strong knowledge of materials and methods of manufacturing.
• Good ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong organization, planning, and follow-up skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Rolls-Royce Solutions products, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with SAP for production planning and manufacturing execution.
• Experience with automation and robotics in machining.
• Experience with CNC machines, manual machining equipment, Computer, Copier, Phone, Fax.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing technologies.
• 3D CAD experience with PTC Creo Parametric.

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.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference

Work Conditions:

Daily work is performed in a general manufacturing, office, and test cell environment.

This position has compressed work schedule to align with production (Monday through Thursday).

While performing tasks for this position, the employee is regularly requested to perform work on a computer inside and occasionally outside of the work environment. Also, the employee will occasionally be required to work in environmental conditions where there are fumes and dust. Finally, the employee will be frequently requested to perform tasks in environmental conditions where there are unpleasant odors and gases. Please note, the conditions can be hazardous.

While performing physical demands of the position, occasionally the employee will be occasionally requested to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and squat. Also, the employee will be regularly requested to sit within a particular work environment. Next, the employee will frequently be requested to walk inside and outside the work environment. Finally, an employee will be regularly requested to grasp and manipulate items in a maneuverable manner to perform daily tasks.

There are no special vision requirements for this position.

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.

Benefits

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brandmtu. 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.