Controls Systems Engineer

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars seeks a Controls Systems Engineer focused on quality and process assurance for ultra-luxury vehicle manufacturing. You will define and enforce standards for control systems, oversee verification and validation of software and hardware, and lead root cause analysis for complex issues. Partnering closely with design, manufacturing, and testing, you'll implement robust, ISO-aligned engineering processes, monitor quality metrics, and drive continuous improvement while documenting methods and mentoring peers in a precision- and craftsmanship-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain quality standards for control systems in vehicle manufacturing.
• Plan and execute validation and verification of control software and hardware.
• Develop and improve engineering and quality processes for control systems.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for system defects.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure compliance.
• Monitor key quality metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to ISO and automotive quality standards.
• Create and maintain detailed technical and process documentation.
• Support audits, reviews, and customer or regulatory assessments.
• Mentor engineers on quality and process best practices.

Required Skills

• Control systems engineering
• Quality assurance
• Process validation
• PLC programming
• Systems integration testing
• Root cause analysis
• FMEA and risk analysis
• Statistical process control (SPC)
• ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 standards
• Technical documentation