Supplier Quality Manager

rollsroyce; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager in Indianapolis, IN, operating in a hybrid pattern with three office days per week. The role focuses on coaching suppliers and internal teams to meet quality objectives and maintain SABRe/AS9100/AS13100 compliance, traveling domestically up to 25% as needed.

You will lead the audit program, drive zero-defect improvements, and develop the quality team while ensuring timely corrective actions and robust KPI delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 7+ years of Quality, Supply Chain or Procurement experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years Quality, Supply Chain or Procurement experience.
• Master's degree with 3+ years Quality, Supply Chain or Procurement experience.
• JD/PhD, OR 9+ years Quality, Supply Chain or Procurement experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Coach, lead and influence suppliers and internal teams to implement the strategy.
• Provide quality and safety leadership across the commodity team to deploy strategies that drive quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with SABRe, AS9100, AS13100 and related standards; mitigate risks and reduce waste.
• Lead and govern the audit strategy for the commodity and guide problem containment/resolution methods.
• Drive zero-defect initiatives across the commodity category.
• Govern delivery of quality performance metrics using standard systems.
• Identify improvement themes and coach teams to implement improvements.
• Develop the capability of quality team members through training and accountability.

Skills

Quality management

Supply chain

Procurement

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

8D problem solving

Quality audits

Engine knowledge

Regulatory standards

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

JD/PhD

Experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Title: Supplier Quality Manager
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 office days a week)
Working Location: Indianapolis, IN

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:

With this attractive opportunity, you will focus on coaching, leading and influencing both suppliers and internal teams to accomplish the tasks required. This includes delivering the category classified part audit program, functional support of the DM (design make) category supplier quality engineers, problem solving, achievement of quality KPI's and delivering both SABRe / AS9100/AS13100 compliance and zero defects improvement plans with the global DM supply base. This role is responsible for the quality relationship within the global DM supply base. In this role you will travel domestically up to 25%.

What you will be doing:

• Coach, lead and influence both suppliers and internal teams while influencing the supply chain to implement the strategy
• Provide quality and safety leadership and expertise across the commodity team and supply base to deploy strategies that drive quality improvement at pace
• Assure supply chain compliance with quality management system requirements (i.e. SABRe, AS9100, AS13100, etc.) to mitigate risks, maximize effectiveness and eliminate cost / waste within the supply chain
• Lead and govern the audit strategy for the commodity and protect the business and customer through the performing, governing and coaching of problem containment and problem resolution methods and tools to ensure corrective and preventative actions are taken in a timely manner
• Enable quality improvement by defining the zero defects strategy across the commodity category
• Govern delivery of quality performance metrics (KPI's) utilizing standard systems
• Identify key improvement themes to address and ensure the teams are identifying and driving improvement
• Develop the capability of the quality team members by identifying training and development needs and driving accountability for quality initiatives

Basic Requirements:

• Associate degree with 7+ years of Quality, Supply Chain or Procurement experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years Quality, Supply Chain or Procurement experience, OR
• Master's degree with 3+ years Quality, Supply Chain or Procurement experience, OR
• JD/PhD, OR
• 9+ years Quality, Supply Chain or Procurement experience in lieu of a degree

In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated levels of leadership and influence working within the supply chain, including a track record of delivering results in a Quality Management role knowledge of relevant international standards or regulatory requirements (AS9100, AS13100, etc.)
• Experience with containment, root cause analysis, problem solving / 8D investigation methods
• Experience with process improvement techniques e.g. Six Sigma & 8D, Green Belt or Black Belt
• Quality Audit experience
• Engine Product knowledge or knowledge of engine control and monitoring systems would be an advantage

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.

Infinite Potential

Closing date: October 29, 2026

Pay Range: $108,197 - $175,820-Annually

Location: Indianapolis, IN

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 & dismemberme