Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Category: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Level: Global Grade 9

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Working Location: Aiken, S.C.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce, we take pride in being a business that has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world and remain dedicated to driving progress forward; powering, safeguarding, and connecting people across the globe.

Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

What you will be doing:

• Provide daily technical support to manufacturing operations, including maintenance and functional groups.
• Analyze product designs to determine the most efficient manufacturing methods.
• Specify tools, equipment, and processes for part/assembly production or evaluate existing processes.
• Direct the design and construction of tools and equipment or recommend process improvements.
• Develop new tools, equipment, and processes for manufacturing.
• Interface with equipment vendors and contractors to implement new systems and manage existing ones.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve processes and products.
• Write and implement work instructions, processes, and procedures for production and department use.
• Analyze product variations and implement process capability improvements.
• Develop and implement manufacturing control strategies and productivity improvements.
• 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.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering and 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience; or 7 years of manufacturing 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.”

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong analytical ability where problems are complex.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of design of manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of materials and methods of manufacture.
• Good ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong organization, planning and follow-up skills.
• Good project management skills
• 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
• Proficient with CAD and modeling software
• Knowledge of Rolls Royce Solutions products, policies, and procedures
• Experience with SAP
• 3D CAD experience with PTC Creo Parametric

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation program 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.

Job Category

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Posting Date

11 May 2026; 00:05

Pay Range

$73,120 - $118,820-Annually

Location:

Graniteville, 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.