Product Design Engineer

Rolls-Royce • Mankato, MN

5d • $98,566 - $160,169 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Senior Product Design Engineer and play a critical role in the design, development, validation, and production release of advanced generator set systems, subsystems, and components. This position offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership across the entire product development lifecycle, from concept development through production launch and field support, while working with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders. Your expertise will directly contribute to delivering reliable, high-performance, and cost-effective power generation solutions that meet customer needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline with 4+ years of product design and development experience in power generation, heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline with 2+ years of product design and development experience in power generation, heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial applications.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline.
• Jd/PhD in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FEA, CFD, vibration analysis, and durability testing.
• Experience supporting global product development and supplier qualification activities.
• Knowledge of applicable power generation regulations and certifications (UL, NFPA, IEC, EPA, CARB, CE, etc.).
• Project leadership or technical lead experience on new product development programs.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and product documentation.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical system design, thermal management, vibration control, structural analysis, manufacturing, and assembly processes.
• Experience leading product validation activities, including prototype development, testing, field evaluation, and continuous product improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage engineering changes and configuration control, collaborate with suppliers, and drive technical decision-making

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, integration, validation, and production release of generator set systems, subsystems, and components throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through launch and field support.
• Develop and implement engineering solutions that achieve performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, cost, and regulatory objectives through the application of sound mechanical engineering principles, advanced GD&T practices, tolerance analysis, and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Own product definition and technical governance by creating and maintaining CAD models, production drawings, bills of materials, engineering specifications, and configuration-controlled documentation, while leading design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations.
• Lead product verification and continuous improvement activities by developing validation strategies, analyzing test and field performance data, conducting root cause investigations, and implementing corrective actions to improve quality, reliability, durability, and overall product performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure successful product execution, production readiness, and lifecycle support while providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and driving initiatives focused on cost reduction, standardization, value engineering, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• 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
• a long-term incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree