Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with a…

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Minnesota is seeking a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of materials and products from suppliers by developing, implementing, and auditing quality standards and processes.

This role provides technical guidance to suppliers, coordinates qualification testing, drives root cause analysis and corrective actions, and supports supplier development to meet engineering and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or work authorization required.
• Experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering is essential.
• Advanced degrees or professional certifications are preferred for senior roles.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills to drive supplier quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality strategy across materials and product supply bases.
• Develop, implement, and audit supplier quality systems and controls.
• Guide qualification testing, part certification, and sourcing decisions.
• Investigate complex quality issues and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality leadership

Process improvement

Audits & compliance

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

In lieu of degree, 5 years of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering

Tools

GD&T proficiency

PPAP knowledge

ISO-9001 knowledge

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Working location: Mankato, MN Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first. You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

As the Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of materials and products from suppliers by developing, implementing, and auditing quality standards and processes. This role provides technical guidance to suppliers, coordinates qualification testing, and drives root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues. The engineer also prepares technical documentation, maintains quality assurance programs, and supports supplier development to meet engineering and regulatory requirements.

What you will be doing

Lead supplier quality strategy for materials and products, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements across the supply base. Develop, implement, and audit advanced supplier quality systems, inspection methods, and process controls (including ISO-9001 and statistical process control), and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Provide expert technical guidance to suppliers, lead qualification testing and part certification, and drive new source development and supplier onboarding. Analyze and elevate critical failure trends, lead complex root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and communicate high-impact issues to senior management and cross-functional teams. Oversee the preparation and review of technical quality documentation, maintain robust quality assurance programs, and mentor and develop less experienced staff to build organizational competence.

Basic Requirements

• Associate’s degree in in Engineering, Business, or related field + 4 years of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field + 2 years of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• JD/PhD in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• In lieu of degree, 5 years of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering.

In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent. Resident Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Requirements

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent, and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certified, with demonstrated leadership in global supplier quality initiatives.
• Lead Auditor certification (e.g., ISO-9001 or similar).
• Strong proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and use of related gauges.
• Experience translating engineering drawings and specifications into quality planning and PPAP.
• Ability to travel to supplier and customer sites up to 10%.

Power Systems is the Rolls‑Royce business which provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu.

Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward.

If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Closing date: August 28, 2026

Job Category Quality

Job Posting Date 13 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range $98,566 - $160,169-Annually

Location: Minnesota, MN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.

• 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.