Manufacturing Engineer

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and recommend methods for improving accuracy, efficiency and speed of production processes and provide problem solving training to personnel.

• Develop and implement project plans to attain plant quality goals using standardized problem-solving tools.

• Conducts process audits and coordinate the activities needed to maintain and improve the production system.

• Coordinate and conduct training activities in Quality Dojo.

• Develop and implement quality improvements based on QFL notifications and Pareto analyses provided by Quality.

• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.

• Collaborate in teams and cross-functional groups including global counterparts.

• Communicate with management to develop production process standards and conduct KAIZEN workshops to improve processes.

• Facilitate the communication to stakeholders on schedules, meetings, progress, and pending issues, on a regular basis.

• Serve as Project Manager for designated process improvement projects as assigned by Management and report on workloads, issues, and pending problems.

• Submit progress reports that detail project progress in terms of time schedule and budget performance.

• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.

• Perform special projects as required.

Basic Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical / Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and 3 years of process improvement engineering experience in the manufacturing industry; or 7 years of process improvement engineering experience in the manufacturing environment.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

• Ability to work overtime as required to support production or project work.

• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong analytical ability and detail orientation where problems are unusual and complex.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others especially on the shop floor.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong knowledge of design of manufacturing processes.

• Strong knowledge of materials and methods of manufacture.

• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Strong organization, planning and follow-up skills.

• Strong project management skills.

• Good leadership and change management skills.

• Experience with SAP

• Six Sigma Black Belt

• Project Management certification

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.

Manufacturing Engineering10 Feb 2026; 00:02$73,120 - $118,820-AnnuallyGraniteville, SC

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including 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; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.