Sr. Product Design Engineer

Job Title

Sr. Product Design Engineer

• Create detailed design drawings, fully parametric models, standards and specifications for diesel engine components and subsystems.
• Organize, manage and execute integration and interface projects for military applications.
• Establish and maintain an engine master model (EMM) and perform package studies, updates, virtual builds, compatibility checks, and use background data when making decisions.
• Responsible for front‑line design work, maintaining a high level of accuracy, completeness, geometric dimension and tolerancing (GD&T), and compliance with standard procedures and design manufacturing requirements.
• Interpret and apply GD&T to drawings and advise others on GD&T, its application and use.
• Responsible for designs and efficient completion of deliverables (models, layouts and prints).
• Comprehend, analyze and adhere to comprehensive data creation standards (DCS) for modeling.
• Perform and instruct others on tolerance stack‑ups and optimal design features.
• Establish and maintain design standards and records by preparing design team manuals and documenting standard procedures.
• Lead, conduct and coordinate effective design review meetings.
• Coordinate and consult with design community and internal/external departments.
• Investigate and analyze design or system problems and define a plan to meet objectives.
• Perform engine concept layouts and/or create initial geometric models from 3D scanning and reverse engineering practices.
• Keep management abreast of project status and pending problems, recommend solutions, and produce project status reports.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Represent the company effectively to suppliers and customers by giving presentations on very complex issues.
• Perform special projects.

• Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Design and 5 years of experience in CAD, design or drafting; or 9 years of experience; or equivalent experience combined with design/drafting certifications.

• Excellent knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
• Excellent knowledge of GD&T and ability to interpret its effect on component design and check team drawings for integrity and accuracy.
• Excellent knowledge of materials properties, elastomers, gaskets, sealing’s, fixturings, machining, casting, forging, injection molding, stamping or tube forming processes as they relate to diesel engine design and development.
• Strong knowledge of engine architecture, components and their primary functions, engine cycles, injection equipment and boosting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability for complex issues.
• Strong ability to work independently, with little direction, and effectively with others.
• Strong organizational, planning and follow‑up skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite.
• Strong background with military applications/requirements design.
• Strong knowledge of Creo (ProE).
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Knowledge of Windchill and Team Center Engineering (TCe) or other Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Knowledge of MTU products, Detroit Diesel 2‑Stroke products, military land vehicle applications a plus.

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.

• Job Category:
  Mechanical Systems
• Job Posting Date: 29 May 2026
• Pay Range: $100,083 – $162,635 annually
• Location:
  
  Novi, MI

• Base pay 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 and certain paid holidays.
• Paid parental and family care leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long‑term incentive plan.

Rolls‑Royce pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.