LiftSystem Lifecycle Engineer

Lift System Lifecycle Engineer

The Lift System Lifecycle Engineering team provides technical support for in-service events and proactive analyses to ensure safe operation and to eliminate future customer disruptions. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) leading the execution of Engineering Investigations (EIs), including Red Top investigations, to determine root cause of in-service events, review of data associated with system health report codes (HRCs), and authoring responses to Technical Queries (TQ) / Technical Variances (TV) in response to customer technical issues.

To achieve timely resolution of customer issues, the Lift System Lifecycle Engineer will lead multidisciplinary teams as part of Engineering Investigations (EI) to determine root cause of in-service events. These teams will include (but may not be limited to) component design, materials engineering, deployed services and program personnel. The Lift System Lifecycle Engineer will proactively identify threats and take steps to eliminate them before they cause events in the field.

What you will be doing

• Engaging in an environment of cooperation and collaboration in the Service Engineering team that extends to the rest of Lift System engineering, the Field Service Representatives (FSRs) and others supporting the Lift System.
• Innovating to apply new ideas / techniques to solve technical problems, improve reliability, minimize cost, and reduce maintenance burden.
• Leading technical conversations in product level safety boards and in-service reviews with regulatory and airworthiness authorities as required.
• Representing the Service Engineering Technical Lead and Chief Service Engineer (as required) internally and with customers while promoting a positive, professional image of Service Engineering and Rolls-Royce.
• This role may require occasional travel both in the US and overseas, sometimes at short notice and for extended periods to meet the business needs.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience, or
• Master's degree in Engineering with 0+ years of relevant experience, or
• JD/PhD
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this role

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience and demonstrated capability in root cause investigation including evidence-based practices.
• Prior work in support of safety investigations (Red Tops) involving Rolls-Royce products.
• Experience leading the discussion of complex technical issues with customers and regulators.
• Strong system and module level knowledge of the Lift System and its interfaces.
• Understanding of the Lift System assembly and on-wing maintenance practices.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with FSRs and overhaul facility (Lift Works) personnel to influence both fleet and depot operations and practices.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It's a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you're driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Infinite Potential