Supplier Quality Technician Lead

rollsroyce; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Aiken, SC seeks a highly motivated Lead Supplier Quality Technician to serve as the first line of defense for quality issues impacting the assembly line. The role emphasizes coordinating supplier quality activities across shifts and driving containment and corrective actions.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED with relevant mechanical/manufacturing experience, plus strong problem-solving and documentation interpretation skills. Overtime and shifts may vary.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent with three years of experience in durable-goods assembly/manufacturing or five years in similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, quality control and problem-solving methods.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work for Supplier Quality technicians across both shifts, including priorities and handoffs.
• Monitor supplier quality notifications and ensure containment, root cause, corrective action, verification, and closure.
• Lead immediate responses to supplier-related defects affecting assembly operations.
• Verify containment actions at plant, warehouse, supplier or other locations as needed.
• Coordinate sorting, inspection, traceability, disposition, and replacement-material activities with responsible functions.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Supplier coordination

Cross-shift work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Supplier Quality Technician Lead

Working Pattern: Full Time - Shift hours (8pm- 6:30am (Sunday thru Wednesday)

Working Location: Aiken, SC

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Global Grade/Level: USA 64

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:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Lead Supplier Quality Technician to serve as the first line of defense for quality issues impacting the assembly line.

What you will be doing

• Coordinate daily work for Supplier Quality technicians across both shifts, including priorities, workload, handoffs, and escalation coverage.
• Monitor open supplier quality notifications and follow up with assigned team members and suppliers until containment, root cause, corrective action, verification, and closure requirements are completed.
• Lead the immediate response to supplier‑related defects that disrupt or threaten assembly operations.
• Establish and verify containment actions at the plant, warehouse, supplier, or other affected locations, as appropriate.
• Coordinate sorting, inspection, segregation, traceability, material disposition, and replacement‑material activities with the responsible functions.

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED plus two years in a mechanical, engine, or automotive trade school, or an equivalent Associate Degree, and three years of experience in durable‑goods assembly or manufacturing; or five years of experience in a durable‑goods assembly or manufacturing environment.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing and production processes, raw materials, quality control, and structured problem‑solving methods.
• Advanced ability to interpret control plans, blueprints, layouts, assembly and test documentation, and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting, containment, root‑cause analysis, corrective‑action, and follow‑up capability.
• 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:

• Cross‑Shift and Cross‑Functional Coordination
• Knowledge of Rolls‑Royce products, policies and procedures.
• Experience in engine systems, design, function and assembly, including marine applications.
• Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Foundational ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.

Mental & Physical Requirements:

While performing tasks for this position, the employee is regularly requested to perform work on a computer inside of the work environment. Also, the employee will occasionally be required to work in environmental conditions where there are fumes and dust. Please note, the conditions can be hazardous.

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: December 15, 2026

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$29.69 - $44.54-Hourly

Location:

Graniteville, SC

Benefits

Rolls‑Royce provides a comp