Lead Supplier Quality Supervisor

Rolls-Royce; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Mankato, MN seeks a Supervisor Supplier Quality to lead a team focused on supplier quality assurance, development, and first article inspections. You will guide quality control, support process improvements, and help resolve production issues, strengthening supplier relationships for reliable manufacturing.

The role requires advanced certifications (Six Sigma, CQE/CQA preferred) and experience with GD&T and precision measurement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field is required with 4+ years in supplier quality or quality engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field plus 2+ years in supplier quality or quality engineering; Master’s is preferred; JD/PhD also acceptable.
• Six Sigma expertise (Green Belt or higher) and experience leading cross-functional process improvements.
• Proficiency with GD&T and advanced measurement tools/gauges.
• Experience with quality systems, manufacturing processes, cost optimization, and raw material evaluation for engine production.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and implement quality control objectives, audits, and inspection plans to resolve production issues and improve reliability.
• Drive corrective actions through root-cause analysis and process improvements.
• Oversee procurement and use of gauges; supervise capability studies and ensure measurement system effectiveness.
• Communicate quality issues and corrective actions to management, customers, and OEMs.
• Support 5S and safety practices; lead supplier development initiatives and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Six Sigma

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

JD/PhD in Engineering, Business, or related field

6+ years of experience in supplier quality or quality engineering

Tools

Quality systems

Measurement gauges

Job description

Rolls-Royce in Mankato, MN seeks a Supervisor Supplier Quality to lead a team focused on supplier quality assurance, development, and first article inspections. You will guide quality control, support process improvements, and help resolve production issues, strengthening supplier relationships for reliable manufacturing.

The role requires advanced certifications (Six Sigma, CQE/CQA preferred) and experience with GD&T and precision measurement.