Sr. Project Engineer – Manufacturing Engineering

Title: Sr. Project Engineer Manufacturing Engineering

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and youll 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:

• Oversee complex manufacturing projects > $100K including equipment/building implementation for new products in Machining Assembly Engine Test and Final Process.
• Define project specifications Statements of Work (SOW) and guidelines per project charter.
• Procure equipment and resources in collaboration with Purchasing.
• Execute strategic plans and commission complete project scope such as 5-axis machining centers.
• Facilitate communication with internal/external stakeholders on schedules progress and issues.
• Anticipate and address schedule delays risks and resource conflicts with corrective action plans.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve operations and processes.
• Troubleshoot product issues related to designs materials or processes.
• Propose cost-effective solutions for manufacturing issues and proposals.
• Gather cross-functional team requirements and propose best practices to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Analyze complex problems and prepare project plans.
• Coordinate scheduling and collaboration with designers vendors and contractors.
• 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:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering and 5 years of experience in engineering and project management or 9 years of experience in engineering and project management.
• 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:

• Excellent knowledge in industrial/commercial construction skilled-trade processes and building maintenance.
• Excellent knowledge of heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturing.
• Excellent knowledge related to the design of manufacturing processes in assembly testing and painting of internal combustion engines.
• Excellent project management skills and strong understanding of project management.
• Excellent organization planning and follow-up skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities particularly where problems are extremely complex and unusual.
• Strong knowledge of building codes zoning restrictions construction practices contract provisions licensing requirements and insurance requirements in industrial and commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of drafting nomenclature and conventions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with people.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to travel both foreign and domestic.
• Proficient with PC MS Office Suite and MS Project.
• German language skills
• Project management professional (PMP) certification

Work Conditions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Daily work is performed in a general manufacturing office and test cell environment.
This position has a compressed work schedule (Monday through Thursday).

While performing tasks for this position the employee is regularly requested to perform work on a computer inside and occasionally outside of the work environment. Also the employee will occasionally be required to work in environmental conditions where there are fumes and dust. Finally the employee will be frequently requested to perform tasks in environmental conditions where there are unpleasant odors and gases. Please note the conditions can be hazardous.

While performing physical demands of the position occasionally the employee will be occasionally requested to stand climb balance stoop kneel crouch reach and squat. Also the employee will be regularly requested to sit within a particular work environment. Next the employee will frequently be requested to walk inside and outside the work environment. Finally an employee will be regularly requested to grasp and manipulate items in a maneuverable manner to perform daily tasks.

There are no special vision requirements for this position.

Equipment:

Computer Copier Phone

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Were committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have the more successful well be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.