Supplier Quality Supervisor

Rolls-Royce•Mankato, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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, and first article inspections.

Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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)