Quality Engineer - NPI

Rolls-Royce • Mankato, MN

7d • $73,120 - $118,820 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer – New Product Introduction ensures that high quality standards are incorporated into the design and development of new genset products at Rolls-Royce in Mankato. The position supports product reliability and innovation, ensures compliance with industry regulations, and helps maintain customer satisfaction and brand reputation.

The role develops and implements quality plans for new product introductions, collaborates with design and engineering teams to integrate quality into product designs, and oversees prototype testing and validation. It also assesses launch readiness, escalates quality concerns to senior management, monitors quality after launch, and implements corrective actions. The role promotes compliance with the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct and may perform special projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, plus 3 years of quality engineering experience with large industrial equipment; alternatively, 7 years of quality engineering experience with large industrial equipment.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship; visa sponsorship or takeover of sponsorship is unavailable.
• Ability to work flexible hours or shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of applying engineering science and technology principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the production of large industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of quality control, raw materials, manufacturing processes, costs, and techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing of large industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, NEC, UL 2200, and CSA.
• Familiarity with plant operations and equipment.
• Knowledge of MTU components and products.
• Knowledge of genset performance requirements.
• Knowledge of gauges and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality plans for new product introductions, embedding quality from initial design through production.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to incorporate quality considerations into product designs using tools such as Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Oversee and facilitate the PFMEA process.
• Oversee prototype testing and validation to verify that products meet quality standards and performance specifications before full-scale production.
• Conduct quality assessments to confirm launch criteria are met and support a smooth product launch.
• Escalate quality concerns to senior management in a timely manner.
• Monitor product quality after launch and implement corrective actions to address emerging issues.
• Promote a compliance culture and follow the letter and spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required.

Benefits

• Base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for eligible employees.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off and certain paid holidays.
• Paid parental and family care leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long-term incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level