Mechanical Integrity - Turbomachinery (Stress) Manager

Job Description Job Title: Senior Mechanical Integrity Engineer - Stress Lead Working Pattern: Full Time Working location: Novi, MI/Hybrid - 2 Office Days/Week Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable. As a Stress Lead on the Novi team, you will provide a significant depth of expertise and leadership for stress and dynamics analysis across the engine components. This expertise will be utilized in support of component design changes and component verification activity. You will lead the Stress Team, guiding methods, priorities, audit & oversight, and meeting program requirements. Will also present directly to customers regarding analysis requirements, methods, and results. The Stress Lead will also be a focal point for mentoring the design team and consulting with the wider program team on stress and dynamics related technical issues. This role will remain engaged with the ET&S Engineering team by mentoring junior analysts, serving as a SLARP/DTARP auditor across programs, and advancing the structural analyst skillset. Why Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first. You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential . And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence. What you will be doing: Lead and perform advanced mechanical integrity, stress, and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical modeling techniques. Mentor and train junior analysts, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development within the team. Conduct peer reviews of analysis projects, ensuring high standards of technical quality and rigor. Serve as a primary point of contact for mechanical integrity matters, facilitating effective communication and collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams. Prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders, clearly communicating complex analysis results and recommendations. Actively participate in the global engineering community, sharing subject matter expertise and best practices across the organization. Champion continuous improvement initiatives, driving enhancements to tools, processes, and methods both within the team and across the wider function. Basic Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 5+ years of Stress Analysis experience OR A Master’s Degree in Engineering with 3+ years of Stress Analysis experience OR JD/Ph.D. in Engineering In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen Preferred: 8 or more years of hands-on experience in conducting mechanical integrity, stress and lifing assessments using finite element analysis and other numerical models on gas turbine components Ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters Knowledge and experience of product integrity / liability and certification frameworks Membership of a relevant professional body appropriate to region Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive. Infinite Potential Closing Date: September 25, 2026 #CLOLI #CLOENG Job Category Mechanical Systems Job Posting Date 08 Sep 2026; 00:09 Pay Range Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. $122,741 - $199,454-Annually Location: Novi, MI 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.