Mechanical Test Engineering Specialist - Rolls Royce : Job Details

Job Description

Lead Mechanical Test Engineer

West Lafayette, IN

The Lead Mechanical Test Engineer is responsible for growing and sustaining mechanical test capability at the Rolls-Royce West Lafayette facility in West Lafayette, IN. The Lead Mechanical Test Engineer will plan, design, construct, execute, and supervise mechanical and fuel system test setups, as well as develop and execute capability growth strategies for mechanical and fuel system testing and play a key role in test engineering talent development at the Rolls-Royce West Lafayette facility.

Innovate & Power the World

To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars' worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialisation, we also offer freedom to cross-specialise and develop skills across a number of different areas.

At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer, and more competitive power.

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

Key Accountabilities

* Lead mechanical testing and aero engine fuel system testing lifecycle from request, estimation, and scheduling through test setup design, rig construction, and test execution.

* Design and construct test setups to achieve specified test results for customers.

* Design, troubleshoot, and maintain complex electro-mechanical test systems, instrumentation, advanced data acquisition, and experimental test control systems.

* Lead test readiness gate reviews, risk assessments, and assigned test engineering team.

* Present test and analysis results to internal and external customers.

* Fast and flexible: support the growing test capability in West Lafayette including facility operations, electric test, and live engine test.

* Create and execute test engineering strategies related to capability growth, facility improvements, instrumentation calibration, continuous improvement, business continuity, and capital investment.

* Lead, develop, and mentor test engineers and technicians to raise overall test capability and bench strength; supervise and mentor university student employees (e.g. coops, interns, student employees).

* Support business growth by building and fostering key working relationships with global and local test organizations, as well as Rolls-Royce engine project teams and university partners.

* Travel up to 10% domestically and globally.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of experience in engineering testing, OR

* Master's degree in Engineering with experience in engineering testing OR

* JD/PHD

* In order to be considered for the role, you must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

* Willingness to work alternate shifts on occasion as required to support testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in designing and executing complex aerospace (or other highly regulated) qualification/certification test programs.

* Experience with automation, technical troubleshooting, or robotic systems.

* Expertise in metrology and calibration of test instrumentation including data acquisition systems.

* Experience in managing capital expenditure proposals and projects.

* General understanding of basic control theory/control laws.

* Comfortable using hand tools.

* Comfortable learning and using computer and software programming applications such as the following: NI LabView, WinACT, MATLAB, and Microsoft Excel.

* Desire to lead, coach, and mentor colleagues.

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.

Our People are our Power

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Closing Date: December 17, 2024

Job Category

Validation and Verification

Job Posting Date

02 Dec 2024; 00:12

Pay Range

$88,334 - $132,502-Annually

Location:

West Lafayette, IN

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.