Associate Supplier Quality Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 62,640 - 101,790; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Discretionary bonus plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Mankato, MN is seeking an Associate Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for ensuring the quality of components purchased from the supply chain. The role involves supplier development, conducting audits, and managing quality issues.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience, and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ability to conduct supplier audits and drive corrective actions.
• Excellent analytic skills required for problem-solving in quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality of procurement and supply of materials.
• Conduct supplier audits and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Develop and prioritize auditing schedules for suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of quality control

Knowledge of geometric tolerancing

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial engineering

4 years of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering

Tools

Statistical process control

Gauge and test equipment

Job description

Associate Supplier Quality Engineer

Position Summary: The Associate Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for the quality of components purchased from the supply chain, supplier development, and inspections. This role involves developing and auditing suppliers, managing incoming inspections, and driving corrective actions for any quality issues. The position supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance and product reliability.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the quality of procurement and supply of materials and products related to diesel engine manufacturing and development.
• Work proactively with suppliers to define specific quality requirements and standards, including development of inspection, verification, qualification, and statistical process control methods.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers toward achieving part certification compliance with engineering drawings and specification.
• Develop and prioritize an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure ISO-9001, process control capabilities and quality standards are met.
• Conduct supplier audits to determine compliance with safety, emission, and control characteristics.
• Track and analyze failure trends, identify issues, drive root cause analysis, recommend corrective actions and communicate high priority issues to management.
• Coordinate qualification testing for operation and performance of equipment, engine components and systems, with little guidance.
• Work closely with purchasing team in new source development and work proactively in a commodity team environment.
• Write and review technical quality documents, plans and procedures.
• Maintain Quality Assurance Programs and procedures, assure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and mentor co-workers with less experience to improve staff competence.
• Keep abreast of specifications, changing regulations and industry standards.
• Write and distribute quality data and reports.

Basic Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial engineering or 4 years of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the production of internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of quality control, raw materials, manufacturing processes, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of engines.
• Familiar with plant operations and equipment.
• Ability to trouble shoot and resolve assembly and quality independently.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of geometric tolerating and related gauges.
• Knowledge of MTU products and/or internal combustion engines.
• Working knowledge of gauge and test equipment (torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers).
• Excellent knowledge of statistical process control.
• Experience in resolving zero-hour engine defects with customers CQE/CQA or similar certification.
• 6 sigma experience or certification.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $62,640 - $101,790 annually.
• Discretionary bonus plan.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health savings account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid parental and family care leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long-term incentive plan.

Location: Mankato, MN

Job Posting Date: 02 Jun 2026

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.