APAC Supplier Quality Engineer - Lead Audits & Improvements

ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Solutions Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer, Asia Pacific (SQE) to own supplier quality performance across the supply chain. You will challenge suppliers, enforce standards, and drive measurable improvements, including audits and capability evaluations.

You will manage qualifications, NPI readiness, PPAP/FAI activities, and continuous improvement with global suppliers to meet Rolls-Royce quality expectations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or process engineering.
• Strong experience in supplier audits, quality systems, and process validation.
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent.
• Experience working with global suppliers in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Strong problem-solving capability; able to drive true root cause.
• Ability to challenge suppliers and influence without authority.
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier quality plans aligned with Rolls-Royce standards and regulatory requirements.
• Define and enforce quality expectations across assigned suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and capability evaluations.
• Qualify new suppliers and re-qualify existing suppliers based on performance and risk.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
• Lead investigations into supplier-related quality issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Implement and verify corrective and preventive actions with suppliers.
• Track supplier KPIs such as defect rates, on-time delivery, and process capability.
• Escalate critical issues and enforce recovery plans as needed.
• Partner with suppliers to implement process improvements and best practices.
• Support capability development within the supplier network.
• Ensure supplier readiness for new product launches and validate processes.

Skills

Supplier audits

Quality systems

Process validation

Root cause analysis

Data-driven mindset

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Ownership

Ability to influence

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Rolls-Royce Solutions Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer, Asia Pacific (SQE) to own supplier quality performance across the supply chain. You will challenge suppliers, enforce standards, and drive measurable improvements, including audits and capability evaluations.

You will manage qualifications, NPI readiness, PPAP/FAI activities, and continuous improvement with global suppliers to meet Rolls-Royce quality expectations.