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

• 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 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.

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.