Senior Quality Engineer - Engine Testing

Senior Quality Engineer - Engine Testing

Location:

Aiken, SC
Job Level: Global Grade 10
Working Pattern:
Full Time (four 10‑hour days Monday‑Thursday)

Job Category: Quality

Job Posting Date: 13 Jul 2026; 00:07

Pay Range: $94,160.00 – $ per annum

• 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.
• Work a compressed schedule of four 10‑hour days Monday‑Thursday, with overtime as business requires.

• 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 for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines, engine testing protocols, test bench operation, and emissions testing.
• Familiarity with industry standards (ISO, ASTM, EPA) and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and quality software (Minitab, SAP‑QM, LabVIEW, Influx, AVL tools, etc.).
• Experience with 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.

While performing tasks, the employee will be regularly requested to work on a computer inside and outside the work environment, occasionally in wet conditions, and be exposed to noisy environments. Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision, color perception, and the ability to inspect MTU America engine products under a fluorescent black light.

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus plan.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid parental and family care leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long‑term incentive plan.

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