Mechanical Engineer

Location: Aiken

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Title: Mechanical Engineer

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.

Position Summary:

The Mechanical Engineer generates complete design documentation packages and is responsible for design release control. This position designs components and subsystems for high output diesel and gas engines used in both mobile and stationary applications.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and evaluate engineering designs (including subsystems) following industry and corporate standards
• Creation of detailed 3D CAD models according to design standards or specifications
• Develop detailed design drawings with appropriate application of standards, norms, and GD&T specifications
• Designs must maintain high level of accuracy
• Proficient use of PLM software (windchill)
• Lead overall communication, coordination and consultation with production, quality, vendors, and customers
• Develop complex assembly drawings for new product BOM creation
• Manage design change requests from initiation to implementation
• Implement improvement measures for manufacturing based on supplier, production, or customer feedback
• Determine validation/inspection plan for new or revised components
• Conduct inspection and/or validation of first article components using precision tools, or coordination of 3rd party involvement
• Create post-inspection report for part evaluation

Basic Requirements:

• 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
• Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive, Mechanical (or equivalent) plus 3 years of design experience or 7 years of development, design or test engineering experience for battery, fuel cell, or electrolyzer products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 3D CAD involving cast part design
• Strong knowledge of drafting principles, practices, methods and techniques
• Excellent knowledge of engineering processes and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of GD&T, can interpret effect on component design
• Experience with PLM software such as Windchill
• Excellent analytical ability where problems may be unusual or difficult

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. 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. 

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Mechanical Systems17 Aug 2026; 00:08$73,120 - $118,820-AnnuallyAiken, SC

Benefits

Rolls-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, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.