Quality Engineer - Laboratory (parts analysis)

Rolls-Royce•Aiken, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Drive product quality and customer satisfaction by leading field investigations, failure analysis, and conformity inspections, while supporting plant issue resolution and enhancing supplier and distributor performance. 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. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme 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. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related engineering experience, OR Master’s degree with 1+ years of related engineering experience, OR In lieu of degree, 10+ years of experience of related engineering experience
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.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with deep knowledge of engineering principles and their practical application
Effective communicator with solid oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across teams
Well-organized with strong planning, coordination, and follow-up capabilities
Technical proficiency in engine mechanics, production processes, quality control, and failure analysis (including diesel engines and MTU products preferred)
Proficient in relevant tools and systems, including MS Office, SAP, Windchill/CreoView, SEM/EDS, and other engineering software
Open to domestic and international travel

Responsibilities

Conduct timely investigations of returned materials, line incidents, and zero-hour failures to determine root cause
Document findings and interpret internal/external test data to support reporting and business processes
Support production quality through COP inspections, gap analysis, and plant issue resolution
Perform part inspections and metallurgical analyses to aid design validation and supplier development
Collect, analyze, and report KPI, warranty, and field data to inform decisions and continuous improvement
Special assignments as required.