Supplier Quality Engineer

rollsroyce; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Total rewards package

Job summary

Rolls-Royce, based in Mankato, MN, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of materials and products from suppliers. You will develop, implement, and audit quality standards, guide supplier testing, and lead root-cause analysis to drive corrective actions.

This role provides technical guidance and supports supplier development to meet regulatory requirements. The position emphasizes auditing supplier quality, maintaining QA programs, and mentoring junior staff while

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Engineering or related field.
• Bachelor's degree with 1 year of quality/industrial/manufacturing experience.
• Master's or JD/PhD in related field is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in quality/industrial/manufacturing engineering.
• CQE or Six Sigma is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier quality for materials and products, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and audit supplier quality standards, inspection methods, and process controls, including ISO-9001 and SPC.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers, coordinate qualification testing, and support part certification and new source development.
• Track and analyze failure trends, drive root cause analysis, recommend corrective actions, and communicate high-priority issues to management.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Supplier management

GD&T

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering/related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field +1 year experience

Master's degree in Engineering/related field

JD/PhD in Engineering/related field

5+ years experience in quality/manufacturing engineering

Tools

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

PPAP

Audit techniques

Job description

Job Title: 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 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

• Oversee supplier quality for materials and products, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and audit supplier quality standards, inspection methods, and process controls, including ISO-9001 and statistical process control.
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers, coordinate qualification testing, and support part certification and new source development.
• Track and analyze failure trends, drive root cause analysis, recommend corrective actions, and communicate high-priority issues to management.
• Prepare and review technical quality documents, maintain quality assurance programs, and mentor less experienced staff to improve team competence.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field 3 years of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field +1 year of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering, OR
• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field, OR
• JD/PhD in Business, Engineering, or related field, OR
• 5+ years of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering in lieu of a degree

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.
• Lead Auditor certification (e.g., ISO-9001 or similar).
• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and use of related gauges.
• Experience translating engineering drawings and specifications into quality planning and PPAP.
• Willingness and ability to travel to supplier and customer sites.

Background on Power Systems (the business)

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 digitalization 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Additional Information

Infinite Potential

Closing date: August 14, 2026

Job Category: Quality

Job Posting Date: 17 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range: $73,120 - $118,820-Annually

Location: Mankato, MN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to