Supplier Quality Supervisor

Rolls-Royce • Mankato, MN

4d • 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, 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)

Benefits

• base pay
• discretionary bonus plan
• 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
• a long-term incentive plan

What This Job Offers

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