Technical Lead, Mechanical Systems/Defense Engineering

Rolls-Royce•Novi, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Lead to join the US Mechanical Systems team in our new Novi, Michigan site! The Novi site team provides mechanical design, integration, and stress analysis for our mature engine lines’ components and modules. As the Technical Lead you will be accountable for managing a team of 15 to 25 Mechanical Systems Engineers covering a variety of skill sets working on US Defense Programs, as well as serve as the local lead for Defense Engineering. It is an excellent opportunity to add to your people and program leadership skills and understand how to develop the capability of a team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with 5+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree in Engineering, with 3+ years of experience, OR JD/PhD in Engineering with a concentration in aerospace design
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5+ years’ direct experience in Design methods and processes involving Gas Turbine engines
Demonstrates sound engineering judgement showing knowledge of the Defense Customers and Programs
Capable of building high performing teams and effecting a positive shift in attitudes and behaviors
Functional knowledge and awareness of engineering design and integration
Experience with Rolls-Royce standards and specifications
Familiarity in Lifecycle Viewer, NX, and Teamcenter
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and tolerance stacks
A deep understanding of specialist subjects and proven ability to influence key decisions
Understanding of Intellectual Property and Export Control requirements
Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment; willingness to accept responsibility and take initiative; ability to plan and coordinate assigned work with other groups; and drive to finish assigned tasks on schedule
An excellent command of the English language for both written and oral communications

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and personnel management to the assigned team and ensure compliance with processes throughout the life cycle activity, including performance management reviews
Play an active role in load/capacity planning for the assigned team and work with the wider Mechanical Systems function to ensure suitable and capable people are available to complete program deliverables. This includes engagement with our mature engine programs to understand their work packages and assign suitable individuals to them
Allocate staff to agreed work packages and lead the delivery of Novi-assigned technical activities
Represent Defense Engineering at the Novi site
Lead and drive efficiency through process review, teamwork and implementing continuous improvement and operational best practices