Senior Manager - Product Quality at Rolls Royce

Job DescriptionTitle: Senior Manager, Product Quality Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.Key Accountabilities: Manage and coordinate MTU engine failure investigations, field tests, and report failures to Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc headquarters, from a reliability engineering perspective Supervise activities of NALA Labs to ensure goals are accomplished Oversee, provide input and evaluate critical field, production and test failure analysis in concert with colleagues in MTU FriedrichshafenProvide component evaluations to R&D globally as they pertain to Development projectsMaintain overtime and attendance records for direct reportsPerform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, enforcing rules, as well as administer reports, personnel policies and proceduresDefine the appropriate investigation process for line call incident investigations consistent with Global Policies.Decide on the relevancy/extent of inspections as well as scheduling of support for COP and production process gap analysisSupport technical service in determining which failures are added to the priority list and which failures have to be reported to the headquarters for corrective action in the field. Manage customer concern meetings with internal partnersLead, direct, and evaluate employee's work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competenceInitiate capital improvement projects for the purpose of meeting departmental and RRPS corporate objectivesDetermine the staffing, resources, qualifications, and training required for department personnel to meet department and RRPS corporate objectivesAssign responsibilities to department staff in accordance with department and RRPS corporate objectivesAssess the performance of personnel and set target agreementsAppraise, select and hire Reliability Engineering candidates in collaboration with the Human Resources (HR) departmentKeep management up to date on status, issues, and pending problemsReview financial statements and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievementMaintain lab equipment and suppliesAssess and modify local safety instructions in areas of responsibilityMaintain records about NALA engine failures and field test recordsCollect data for purchasing to support vendor actionsCoordinate field investigations on reliability related issuesImplement and ensure good health and safety practices are followedMaintain a neat workplace and organized informational files pertaining to project work assignmentsPromote a compliance culture in area of responsibility, and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of ConductPerform special projects as required. Basic Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering, and 5 years of experience in Metallurgy, Mechanical, Materials or Quality Engineering; or 9 years of experience in Metallurgy, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials or Quality Engineering. "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 Qualifications Familiarity with heavy duty diesel engine or internal combustion engine failure investigations Proven leadership skillsExcellent knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including application of quality and root cause analysis principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment as they pertain to diesel engine applications Functional knowledge of diesel engines, components, process electronics and related technologies Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability involving complex systems Excellent organizational, planning, and follow-up skills Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills Strong leadership skillsAbility to travel - domestic and international Proficient with PC and MS Office SuiteKnowledge of Rolls-Royce Power Systems' products, policies and procedures Knowledge and experience with SAP Knowledge of Windchill PLM and CAD viewing tools (CreoView) Proficient with MS Office Visio and MS ProjectRolls-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.Job Posting Date01 Dec 2025; 00:12Pay Range$115,443 - $187,595-AnnuallyLocation:Graniteville, SCBenefitsRolls-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 brand mtu. 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.PandoLogic. Category:Quality Control,