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    Lead the design and development of core engine components as a Senior Component Development Engineer at Rolls-Royce in Aiken, SC. This is a Full-Time role offering a salary range of $98,566 to $160,169 Annually, focusing on large diesel and natural gas engines from concept to production.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
    • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in diesel or natural gas engine, power generation, heavy equipment, or industrial product development.
    • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, engineering drawing creation, BOM development, and product documentation.
    • Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, materials selection, structural integrity, fatigue, thermal management, fluid systems, vibration, and sealing technologies.
    • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.
    • Preferred: Experience supporting global product development and supplier qualification, knowledge of EPA/CARB/ISO regulations, and project or technical leadership experience.

    Skills & Responsibilities

    • CAD Modeling & Documentation: Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, technical specifications, and design standards.
    • Component Design & Development: Design core engine components and assemblies including cylinder heads, valve trains, intake/exhaust, lubrication, cooling, and crankcase structures.
    • Validation & Testing: Develop Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R) and establish validation requirements against functional and regulatory criteria.
    • Engineering Solutions: Apply sound mechanical engineering principles to achieve performance, durability, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives.
    • Potential transition routes: People from Mechanical Engineer or Automotive Engineer roles may bring core mechanical design and CAD skills, alongside meeting the required engineering degree and industry experience.

    Job description

    Job Description

    Job Title: Senior Component Development Engineer

    Working Pattern : Full-Time

    Working Locations : Aiken, SC

    Relocation Assistance will be provided if applicable

    Why Rolls-Royce?

    At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

    By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

    You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

    Position Summary :

    The Senior Component Development Engineer leads the design and development of core components and subsystems for large diesel and natural gas engines used in power generation and industrial applications. This role is responsible for component architecture, analysis, validation, and production implementation, ensuring designs achieve performance, durability, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives.

    What you will be doing

    • Lead the design, development, validation, and production release of components, assemblies, and subsystems for large diesel and natural gas engines from concept through production implementation, including cooling, lubrication, air handling, exhaust, structural, mounting, and accessory systems.
    • Develop engineering solutions using sound mechanical engineering principles to achieve performance, durability, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, emissions, cost, and regulatory objectives.
    • Design and develop core engine components and assemblies for large diesel and natural gas engines, including cylinder heads, valve train hardware, intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling system components, crankcase structures, front-end accessory drives, and structural engine hardware, ensuring compliance with performance, durability, reliability, emissions, manufacturability, and cost objectives.
    • Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, technical specifications, design standards, and product documentation while ensuring effective configuration control and engineering change management.
    • Develop Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R), establish validation requirements and acceptance criteria, and ensure designs are verified against functional, durability, environmental, regulatory, and customer requirements.

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    Rolls-Royce

    Senior Component Development Engineer

    Aiken, South Carolina
    On-site
    $98,566 - $160,169 / year
    Basic Requirements:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline with 5+ years of experience in diesel or natural gas engine, power generation, heavy equipment, or industrial product development.
    • Experience designing and developing core engine components and assemblies, including cylinder heads, valve train systems, intake/exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling components, crankcase structures, and accessory drives.
    • Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, engineering drawing creation, BOM development, and product documentation for cast, machined, fabricated, and assembled components.
    • Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, including materials selection, structural integrity, fatigue, thermal management, fluid systems, vibration, and sealing technologies.
    • 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:

    • Experience supporting global product development and supplier qualification activities.
    • Knowledge of applicable engine regulations and certifications (EPA, CARB, ISO, etc.).
    • Project leadership or technical lead experience on new product development programs.

    Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

    We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

    Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

    Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

    Close Date: November 30, 2026

    Job Posting Date

    28 Oct 2026; 00:10

    Pay Range

    Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

    $98,566-$160,169-Annually

    Location:

    Aiken, 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, and employment type.

    The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

    We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

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