Sr. Product Design Engineer

Rolls-Royce•Mankato, MN

2d•$98,566 - $160,169•Onsite

About The Position

Rolls-Royce is hiring a Senior Product Design Engineer for its Power Systems business in Mankato, Minnesota. The engineer will lead the design, development, integration, validation, and production release of generator set systems, subsystems, and components across the product lifecycle, from concept development through production launch and field support. The role provides technical leadership and works with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and global stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performance, cost-effective power generation solutions that meet customer needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. The position develops engineering solutions addressing performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, cost, and regulatory objectives. It owns product definition and technical governance, including CAD models, production drawings, bills of materials, engineering specifications, and configuration-controlled documentation. It also leads design reviews, risk assessments, validation and continuous-improvement work, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions. The engineer may mentor other engineers and lead initiatives involving cost reduction, standardization, value engineering, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Power Systems provides power solutions and lifecycle support under the mtu brand, including gas and diesel engine systems and electrified hybrid systems for marine and infrastructure customers worldwide. The role is full-time. Relocation assistance may be provided if applicable. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or a related Engineering discipline and 4 or more years of product design and development experience in power generation, heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial applications; or
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or a related Engineering discipline and 2 or more years of product design and development experience in power generation, heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial applications; or
Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or a related Engineering discipline; or
JD or PhD in Mechanical, Automotive, or a related Engineering 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.

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, such as UL, NFPA, IEC, EPA, CARB, and CE.
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, including prototype development, testing, field evaluation, and continuous product improvement.
Ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage engineering changes and configuration control, collaborate with suppliers, and drive technical decision-making.

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, integration, validation, and production release of generator set systems, subsystems, and components from concept through launch and field support.
Develop engineering solutions that meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, cost, and regulatory objectives using mechanical engineering principles, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM/DFA.
Create and maintain CAD models, production drawings, bills of materials, engineering specifications, and configuration-controlled documentation.
Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations.
Develop validation strategies, analyze test and field performance data, conduct root-cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to support product execution, production readiness, and lifecycle support.
Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers.
Drive initiatives focused on cost reduction, standardization, value engineering, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.