Supplier Quality Engineer
About The Position
The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures the quality of materials and products from suppliers by developing, implementing, and auditing quality standards and processes. The role provides suppliers with technical guidance, coordinates qualification testing, and drives root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues. It also includes preparing technical documentation, maintaining quality assurance programs, and supporting supplier development to meet engineering and regulatory requirements. The position is with Rolls-Royce Power Systems, which provides power solutions and life-cycle support under the mtu brand. Its systems include gas and diesel engines and electrified hybrid systems serving marine and infrastructure customers worldwide.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of experience in quality, industrial, or manufacturing engineering; or
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field and 1 year of experience in quality, industrial, or manufacturing engineering; or
- Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; or
- JD or PhD in Business, Engineering, or a related field; or
- 5 or more years of experience in quality, industrial, or manufacturing engineering in lieu of a degree.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident and authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent, and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Lead Auditor certification, such as ISO-9001 or similar.
- Proficiency 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health savings account.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid Time Off.
- Certain paid holidays.
- Paid parental and family care leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Long-term incentive plan.
- Relocation assistance, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
