Senior Process Improvement Engineer

About the Role

The Senior Process Improvement Engineer at Rolls‑Royce’s Power Systems business is responsible for driving accuracy, efficiency and speed of production processes. The role develops and recommends improvement methods, creates project plans to meet plant quality goals, and leads process audits and training activities in the Quality Dojo. The engineer analyzes manufacturing and quality data to uncover trends and translates insights into actionable improvement plans, while also overseeing quality improvements triggered by QFL notifications and Pareto analyses. The position works closely with cross‑functional and global teams, reviewing production schedules, engineering specifications and orders to understand manufacturing methods. It facilitates KAIZEN workshops, communicates schedules and progress to stakeholders, and serves as project manager for assigned improvement projects, reporting on timelines and budget performance. Promoting a culture of compliance and adherence to the Rolls‑Royce Code of Conduct is also a key expectation. • Develop and recommend methods to improve production accuracy, efficiency, and speed. • Create and execute project plans to achieve plant quality goals using standardized problem‑solving tools. • Lead process audits and coordinate Quality Dojo training activities. • Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. • Implement quality improvements based on QFL notifications and Pareto analyses. • Review production schedules, engineering specifications, and orders to understand manufacturing processes. • Collaborate with cross‑functional and global teams, and conduct KAIZEN workshops. • Communicate project schedules, progress, and issues to stakeholders regularly. • Serve as Project Manager for assigned process‑improvement projects, reporting on timeline and budget performance. • Promote compliance with the Rolls‑Royce Code of Conduct and foster a compliance culture.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸process optimization
• ▸data analysis
• ▸quality improvements
• ▸kaizen workshops
• ▸project management
• ▸process audits

What You Bring

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering with at least five years of manufacturing process improvement experience, or alternatively nine years of relevant experience without a degree. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong analytical and detail‑orientation skills, excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, and deep knowledge of manufacturing process design, materials and technical drawings. They should possess robust organization, planning and follow‑up capabilities, proven project‑management and change‑management expertise, and leadership qualities. Additional requirements include willingness to travel domestically and internationally, ability to work overtime, proficiency with PC, MS Office, SAP, Six Sigma Black Belt, and relevant project‑management certifications. • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering with ≥5 years of process‑improvement experience, or ≥9 years experience without a degree; must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. • Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills; deep knowledge of manufacturing process design, materials, and technical drawing interpretation. • Proven organization, planning, project‑management and change‑management abilities; leadership and change‑management experience. • Ability to travel domestically and internationally and work overtime as needed. • Proficiency with PC, MS Office, SAP; Six Sigma Black Belt; project‑management certification (e.g., PMP).

Requirements

• ▸mechanical eng
• ▸six sigma
• ▸sap
• ▸pmp
• ▸analytical
• ▸leadership

Benefits

Rolls‑Royce is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace where employees feel respected and empowered. The role is based in Graniteville, SC, with a salary range of $94,160 to $153,010 annually, plus a discretionary bonus. The total rewards package includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, flexible spending and health‑savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement and a long‑term incentive plan. • Salary $94,160–$153,010 annually plus discretionary bonus. • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death insurance. • 401(k) plan with company match, flexible spending and health‑savings accounts. • Paid time off, holidays, parental/family care leave, tuition reimbursement and long‑term incentive plan.

Work Environment

Onsite