Sr. Packaging Specialist and Project Manager

Title: Senior Packaging Specialist and Project Manager

Key Accountabilities:

• Plan, initiate and manage complex cross functional projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule and scope(>$500K)
• Lead large scale international returnable packaging projects to reduce carbon footprint, cost of ownership across all Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS)
• Drive integrated packaging and support material flow initiatives by designing and implementing packaging solutions that support efficient logistics and production processes, optimize handling and storage, reduce waste, and ensure safety and cost-effectiveness across the supply chain
• Represent project progress towards internal stakeholders (Board of Executive Vice Presidents)
• Plan, direct and monitor activities of packaging projects to ensure financial goals and KPIs are documented and accomplished in a timely manner
• Provide subject matter expertise and represent packaging engineering in various launches, providing technical specifications such as engineering development, work instructions etc., to both internal and domestic/international stake holders
• Determines timeframe, budget, staffing and other resources necessary for project implementation
• Orchestrate the project team and external international suppliers in accordance with project goals
• Analyze all aspects of corporate transportation to determine the most cost-effective and efficient means of transporting products or supplies
• Develop and implement packaging specifications for materials shipped from current and new vendors for production
• Represent, structure, and organize Aiken packaging engineering throughout the company and to the customer
• Represent Rolls-Royce Solutions America in meetings with customers, suppliers, and industry groups
• Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and logistics quality management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and the implementation of uniform and consistent processes
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility, and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct
• Perform special projects as required.

Basic Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Eng. or Supply chain management and 5 years of experience in packaging engineering; or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Supply chain management and 7 years of experience in
  packaging engineering; or 11 years of experience in packaging engineering.

Preferred:

• Excellent analytical ability and creative problem-solving skills when problems are complex
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to lead/guide cross-functional project team(s) to project completion without formalized authority
• Strong knowledge in project management.
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Strong project management knowledge
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Highly effective organizational, planning and follow-up skills.
• Excellent knowledge in packaging testing, including both ISTA 3A and ASTM D4169.
• Experience in developing packaging engineering standards for multiple locations across the world.
• Experience in handling multiple suppliers to resolve packaging engineering issues domestically and internationally.
• Experience in developing sequencing with the use of custom packaging to reduce line space.
• Experience in design software such as Creo, Solid Works etc.
• Experience managing packaging engineering data base in SAP
• Knowledge of MTU products, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of multiple methods required to meet project goals
• Ability to work under unusual or extreme pressures

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. 
 

Manufacturing Engineering03 Nov 2025; 00:11$90,985 - $136,477-AnnuallyGraniteville, 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.