Supplier Quality Manager
About The Position
The Supplier Quality Manager is responsible for the quality relationship across the global design-make (DM) supply base. The role coaches, leads, and influences suppliers and internal teams to deliver the category-classified part audit program, support DM category supplier quality engineers, solve problems, achieve quality KPIs, and drive SABRe, AS9100, and AS13100 compliance and zero-defects improvement plans. The position provides quality and safety leadership across the commodity team and supply base, with domestic travel up to 25%. The role is hybrid, with three office days per week, and based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Relocation assistance may be provided if applicable. Rolls-Royce describes its work as developing power and propulsion solutions, with safety as a priority. The company offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including base pay and a discretionary bonus plan; additional benefits are subject to eligibility. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a respectful, nondiscriminatory workplace. The application closing date is October 29, 2026.
Requirements
- Associate degree and 7 or more years of Quality, Supply Chain, or Procurement experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of Quality, Supply Chain, or Procurement experience; or
- Master’s degree and 3 or more years of Quality, Supply Chain, or Procurement experience; or
- JD or PhD; or
- 9 or more years of Quality, Supply Chain, or Procurement experience in lieu of a degree.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated leadership and influence within the supply chain, including a track record of results in a Quality Management role.
- Knowledge of relevant international standards or regulatory requirements, such as AS9100 and AS13100.
- Experience with containment, root cause analysis, problem solving, and 8D investigation methods.
- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Six Sigma and 8D; Green Belt or Black Belt experience.
- Quality audit experience.
- Engine product knowledge or knowledge of engine control and monitoring systems.
Responsibilities
- Coach, lead, and influence suppliers and internal teams, and influence the supply chain to implement strategy.
- Provide quality and safety leadership and expertise across the commodity team and supply base to deploy strategies that drive rapid quality improvement.
- Assure supply-chain compliance with quality management system requirements, including SABRe, AS9100, and AS13100, to mitigate risks, maximize effectiveness, and eliminate cost and waste.
- Lead and govern the commodity audit strategy and protect the business and customer by performing, governing, and coaching problem containment and resolution methods and tools so corrective and preventive actions are taken in a timely manner.
- Define the zero-defects strategy across the commodity category to enable quality improvement.
- Govern the delivery of quality performance metrics (KPIs) using standard systems.
- Identify key improvement themes and ensure teams identify and drive improvements.
- Develop quality team members’ capability by identifying training and development needs and driving accountability for quality initiatives.
Benefits
- Base pay and discretionary bonus plan.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance 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
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
