Senior Quality Control Engineer- Failure Analysis Investigations

Senior Quality Engineer – Failure Analysis Investigations

Location:

Aiken, SC

Working Pattern:
Full-Time - compressed schedule of four 10‑hour days Monday through Thursday. Overtime available as needed.

The Senior Quality Engineer – Failure Analysis Investigations leads engine failure investigations, identifies root causes, implements corrective actions, and drives continuous product quality improvements as the technical lead for complex diesel engine failure investigations.

• Lead and coordinate investigations related to internal combustion engine failures, field issues, warranty claims, and manufacturing defects.
• Establish and manage cross‑functional investigation teams including Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, and Supplier Quality.
• Develop investigation plans and ensure timely completion of containment, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Perform detailed failure analysis on engine components (mechanical, electrical, fuel, lubrication, cooling, combustion).
• Utilize structured problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, Fault Tree Analysis, and Kepner‑Tregoe techniques.
• Analyze test data, inspection reports, field information, and physical evidence to determine root causes.
• Lead corrective and preventive action implementation and validate effectiveness through testing and data analysis.
• Prepare detailed technical investigation reports and present findings to senior leadership and global stakeholders.
• Provide status updates to management concerning progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of investigations, lessons learned, and knowledge databases.
• Collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Service, Supplier Quality, and Operations teams; interface with suppliers and external laboratories as needed.
• Support customer issue resolution activities and participate in customer meetings.
• Provide technical recommendations for product and process improvements.
• Identify recurring failure trends, drive projects to improve product reliability and quality performance, and support reliability growth initiatives.
• Develop and maintain failure analysis procedures, standards and best practices.
• Lead special projects related to engine quality improvement and operational excellence.
• Mentor engineers and team members on failure analysis methodologies and structured problem solving; provide training on 8D methodology, root‑cause tools, and lessons learned.
• Support strategic quality initiatives and special assignments to improve product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering or a related discipline.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. (No sponsorship available.)

• Experience with diesel engine manufacturers.
• Knowledge of MTU products and components.
• Experience with laboratory testing methods, metallurgical analysis, and non‑destructive testing techniques.
• Strong understanding of engine performance requirements, reliability engineering, and product validation processes.

Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, 401(k) with company match, and long‑term incentive plans.

Rolls‑Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.