Title: Quality Engineer -Fluids and Technical Cleanliness
Key Responsibilities:
- Systematically investigate returned materials and line call incidents.
- Conduct zero-hour failure evaluations and support COP (Conformance of Production) and gap analysis.
- Investigate plant quality issues and support part inspections for Design and Supplier Development.
- Analyze warranty data support field test success criteria and execute special projects.
- Maintain lab equipment and interpret test results independently.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and report KPIs to management.
Chemical & Fluids Engineering Duties:
- Monitor and assess condition of production fluids including machining coolants lubricants engine coolants and fuel usedin manufacturing and testing.
- Establish and maintain sampling protocols and analysis criteria for fluid health and contamination control.
- Lead efforts in identifying root causes of fluid-related failures and propose corrective actions.
- Collaborate with maintenance and production to optimize fluid life usage and safety.
- Support and oversee technical cleanliness evaluations for critical engine parts during and after manufacturing processes.
- Recommend process improvements based on analytical results and industry standards for cleanliness and fluidmanagement.
Standard Duties:
- Support Manager of Reliability Engineering in maintaining project timelines tracking of tasks as well as preparation andfacilitation of meetings.
- 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 Quality Engineering Chemical Engineering and3 years of experience in mechanical quality or chemical engineering; or 7 years of mechanical quality or chemical engineering experience.
- 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:
- Working knowledge of fluid systems and contamination control in a production environment.
- Strong analytical communication and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with lab testing procedures cleanliness standards and equipment monitoring.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and lab instrumentation.
- Ability to multi-task effectively
- Self-starter possessing strong initiative and teamwork skills
- Strong oral written and presentation skills with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
- Strong organizational planning and follow-up skills
- Strong computer skills and
- Good knowledge of engine mechanics and tools including design usage repair and maintenance
- Good knowledge of production processes and quality control techniques
- Ability to work flexible hours or shifts
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
- Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
- Familiar with plant operations and equipment
- Experience with diesel engines and their support systems.
- Exposure to FMEA and statistical root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of SAP Windchill PLM CreoView Visio Access and Project.
- Experience with industrial chemical fluids and cleanliness evaluation methods (e.g. ISO 16232 or VDA 19.1)
Work Environment:
- Primarily office and lab environment safety glasses and safety shoes required in the plant and lab areas.
- Occasional lifting of diesel engine components (30 lbs.)
- Up to 10% travel to various MTU business offices worldwide including visits to MTU Distributors direct customers orOEM for the purposes of investigation reporting and process development.
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.
10 Jul 2025; 00:07
$70629 - $105943-Annually
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 brandmtu. 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.