Rolls-Royce plc

Senior Quality Engineer - Engine Testing

Rolls-Royce plc$94K — $153K *
Aiken, SC 29803In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in quality control or testing within a diesel engine manufacturing environment.
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines and emissions testing protocols.
  • Proficient in data analysis tools and quality software.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee quality control procedures for diesel engine testing.
  • Lead product and part qualifications, defining quality criteria and validating new designs.
  • Review and approve test protocols and data collection methods for compliance.
  • Analyze test results to identify quality issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Coordinate troubleshooting of test stand and engine performance issues.
  • Collaborate with teams to qualify new components through structured testing plans.
  • Develop statistical quality control methods to monitor test outcomes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid Time Off and paid parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement programs for employee development.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer - Engine Testing

Job Location: Aiken, SC

Job Level: Global Grade 10

Working Pattern: (Full Time) - work schedule that requires four (4) ten (10) hour days during a Monday through Thursday work week.

What you will be doing:

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:
  • Plan, execute, and oversee quality control procedures in the engine testing area for diesel engines (performance, durability, emissions, etc.).
  • Lead and coordinate product and part qualifications, including defining quality criteria, validating new designs, and ensuring successful integration into the engine platform.
  • Review and approve test protocols, procedures, and data collection methods to ensure compliance with internal standards and industry regulations.
  • Analyze test results to identify trends, deviations, or potential quality issues and drive corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Coordinate with the testing team to troubleshoot test stand issues, instrumentation faults, or deviations in engine performance.
  • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supplier quality teams to qualify new or modified components through structured validation and testing plans.
  • Develop and implement statistical quality control methods (SPC, Cpk, GR&R, etc.) to monitor engine test outcomes and process capability.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, and applicable environmental and safety regulations.
  • Lead root cause analysis and 8D reporting for test-related quality issues.
  • Generate detailed test and quality reports for internal reviews and customer documentation.


Position Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in quality control or testing within a diesel engine manufacturing environment.
  • This position has a compressed work schedule that requires four (4) ten (10) hour days during a Monday through Thursday work week, and the position is eligible for overtime as business requires with causal overtime expected.
  • "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 knowledge of internal combustion engines, engine testing protocols, test bench operation, and emissions testing.
  • Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM, EPA) and regulatory requirements.
  • Proficient in data analysis tools and quality software (e.g., Minitab, SAP-QM, LabVIEW, Influx, AVL tools, etc.).
  • Experiencewith failure mode analysis, 8D problem solving, FMEA, and control plan creation
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain a structured approach in potentially high-pressure environments.


Work Environment:

While performing tasks for this position, the employee is regularly requested to perform work on a computer inside and outside of the work environment. Also, the employee will be occasionally requested to come in contact with wet environmental conditions. Finally, the employee will frequently hear noise while performing task in the work environment.

Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, ability to adjust focus and employee must have the ability to see in color. The employee must also be able to inspect MTU America engine products under a fluorescent black light.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Job Posting Date

13 Jul 2026; 00:07

Pay Range

$94,160.00-$153,010.00-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, 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.

About Rolls-Royce plc

Rolls-Royce plc is a British multinational engineering company that designs, manufactures, and distributes power systems for aviation, marine, and energy markets. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in London, England. Rolls-Royce is a leading provider of power systems for civil and military aircraft, and is also a major supplier of power systems for marine vessels. The company's energy division provides power systems for the oil and gas industry, as well as for power generation and other industrial applications. Rolls-Royce has operations in over 50 countries and employs over 50,000 people worldwide.
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