Job Description
Title: Supplier Quality Supervisor
Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.
Position Summary:
This position is recognized as a Supplier Quality Supervisor and is responsible primarily for supervising a team in charge of supplier quality, supplier quality development, first article inspections.
Key Accountabilities:
- Oversee, develop, coordinate and implement quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost
- Supervise hourly personnel (incoming inspection) and coordinate related activities such as part inspections and (salvage and re-work) and coordinate related activities such as: engine inspection, part inspection, rework, cleaning, and equipment calibration. Maintain overtime and attendance records for hourly direct reports
- Respond to line calls with immediate corrective action
- Leverage experience to develop long-range corrective measures through root-cause analysis
- Provide accurate and timely data to management regarding quality concerns
- Design and implement control plan/inspection routings
- Procure gauges and measuring equipment for quality control initiatives
- Perform and supervise machine and gauge capability studies
- Keep management abreast of progress, developments & pending problems
- Implement and ensures good health and safety practices are followed
- Develop and implement quality audits of production and operations
- Lead change and coordinate problem solving efforts with respective personnel
- Manage all zero-mile defect corrective actions from OEMs. Effectively communicate corrective action to customers, present data and drive process changes to improve quality in the assembly process
- Implement good housekeeping practices (5S)
- Keep abreast of specifications, changing regulations and industry standards
- Write and distribute quality data and reports
- Perform special projects as required (Kaizen, Lean implementation)
Basic Requirements:
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial engineering and 3 years of supplier quality or quality engineering experience; or 7 years of supplier quality or quality engineering experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the production of internal combustion engines
- Knowledge of quality control, raw materials, manufacturing processes, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of engines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiar with plant operations and equipment
- Ability to trouble shoot and resolve assembly and quality independently
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong knowledge of geometric tolerating and related gauges
- Knowledge of MTU products and/or internal combustion engines
- Knowledge of statistical process control
- Experience in resolving zero-hour engine defects with customers
- CQE/CQA or similar certification
- 6 sigma experience or certification
Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
Job Posting Date
13 May 2026; 00:05
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 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. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.
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.
