Project Specialist

Rolls-Royce•Mankato, MN

1d•$122,741 - $199,454

About The Position

The Project Specialist provides technical leadership for complex new genset development programs from concept through production launch. The role leads technical execution, manages risk, and resolves engineering challenges across global, cross-functional teams to meet performance, quality, cost, and timing objectives. It is part of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, which develops and supports power generation and propulsion solutions under the mtu brand.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or a related Engineering discipline and 7+ years of product design and development experience in power generation, heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial applications; OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 5+ years of such experience; OR a Master’s degree in a related discipline and 3+ years of such experience; OR a JD/PhD and a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident and authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Experience in product design and development in power generation, heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading complex product development programs through requirements definition, design, validation, production release, product launch, and structured stage-gate processes.
Expertise in product validation, systems integration, configuration and change management, manufacturing processes, and technical risk management in a regulated engineering environment.
Ability to lead cross-functional and global engineering teams and drive product development initiatives, supplier qualification, product localization, and stakeholder alignment.
Knowledge of mechanical system design, thermal management, vibration control, structural analysis, manufacturing, and assembly processes.
Knowledge of power generation industry standards, regulatory requirements, and certifications such as UL, NFPA, IEC, EPA, CARB, and CE.
Formal project or program management experience; PMP, Agile, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical leader and primary engineering authority for assigned genset development programs, owning technical execution from concept through production launch.
Establish product architecture, engineering requirements, and technical direction in alignment with performance, quality, cost, schedule, and business objectives.
Lead cross-functional integration across Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Software, Validation, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Configuration teams.
Drive engineering plans, design reviews, stage-gate readiness, and key technical decisions; identify, assess, and mitigate program risks.
Oversee verification, validation, design changes, and production readiness activities.
Partner with stakeholders to resolve complex challenges, communicate program status, and support engineering team development.