Supplier Quality Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc

Mankato Township (MN)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 119,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure high-quality materials and products from suppliers. You will develop, implement, and audit quality standards, coordinate qualification testing, and lead root-cause analyses with corrective actions.

You will prepare technical documentation and support supplier development to meet engineering and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with internal teams, mentor junior staff, and travel to supplier sites as needed.

Qualifications

Associate/Bachelor/Master's degree in Engineering, Business or related field.
CQE or Six Sigma certification is preferred.
Strong knowledge of ISO-9001 and quality systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee supplier quality for materials and products, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs and regulatory requirements.
Develop, implement, and audit supplier quality standards, inspection methods, and process controls (ISO-9001, 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, implement corrective actions, and communicate high-priority issues to management.
Prepare and review technical quality documents, maintain QA programs, and mentor staff.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality planning

Auditing

Documentation

Supplier development

SPC

ISO-9001

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Associate’s degree in Business/Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

JD/PhD in Engineering or related field

Tools

GD&T

PPAP

SPC tools

Job description

Job Title

Supplier Quality Engineer

Working Pattern

Full-Time

Working location

Mankato, MN

Relocation assistance

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.

Power Systems

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.

Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce 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 are even cleaner and smarter and thus 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 clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. At the heart of our business is the unrivalled dedication and technical expertise of our people. To support them we provide an environment of caring and belonging where everyone is themselves and supports each other.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

September 18, 2026

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted 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 enroll in other benefits, including 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.