Powerplant Engineer

For more than 100 years Rolls-Royce has been a global leader in pioneering gas turbine technology for aerospace, power generation, and marine propulsion. Our name, world famous for its reputation for engineering excellence, also represents reliability, integrity, and innovation.

Rolls-Royce is pleased to announce an opening for a Powerplant Engineer in our Dallas, TX facility.

The successful candidate will:

Manages American Eagles R-R powered engine fleet to maximize fleet operational reliability and reduce airline and R-R operational costs. Recommends improvements to operational reliability by determining and addressing the top-drivers for delays and cancellations. Monitors airline?s on-wing engineering programs, and makes recommendations to reduce unscheduled and scheduled line maintenance activities. Initiates and makes recommendations for Engineering Change paperwork & Maintenance Manual modifications. Generates and leads technically-based business proposals to convince airline and maintenance providers of operational cost-reduction initiatives. Monitors modification program plan to ensure it best meets airline?s needs. Analyzes EHM alert data to understand trends, and makes recommendations for scheduled activity. Directs data analysis to support service at Rolls-Royce and DS&S as appropriate. Provides technical support to airline as needed. Represents airline power plant function during internal and external meetings. Ensures airline?s views are provided to Rolls-Royce Customer Service Manager and local Field Service Office on all technical matters. Reports on quarterly service benefits to airline technical leadership and financial team. Assists in the further development of the service offerings.

Position requirements include:

Bachelor?s degree in engineering is required. A minimum of four years of previous experience working with Engineering and Customer Services is preferred. Must demonstrate good leadership skills. Ability to successfully interface and build relationships with external customers is required. Previous experience working with engineering service and 3007 engine types is preferred. Must be able to exercise engineering judgment to identify reliability issues/trends, root cause and develop cost solutions. Must have a general understanding of engine performance characteristics. Previous process improvement and statistical-related problem solving experience is required. Must be commercially astute and demonstrate knowledge of TotalCare business management. General knowledge of quality principles is preferred. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must demonstrate proficiency working with Microsoft Office applications.

In addition to competitive pay and bonus programs, Rolls-Royce offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and tuition reimbursement, among many others.

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer who recognizes the power of diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. Join us, and realize your most ambitious goals while discovering the power within.

To learn more about Rolls-Royce and to apply to this or other positions, please visit our website at http://www.rolls-royce.com/

No agency inquires please.