Supplier Quality Technician Lead
About The Position
The Supplier Quality Technician Lead serves as the first line of defense for quality issues that impact the assembly line. The role coordinates daily work for Supplier Quality technicians across shifts, monitors supplier quality notifications through closure, and leads immediate responses to supplier-related defects that disrupt or threaten assembly operations. The position coordinates containment, sorting, inspection, segregation, traceability, material disposition, and replacement-material activities with responsible functions. Work is scheduled Sunday through Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., at the Graniteville, South Carolina location. Relocation assistance is not available. Rolls-Royce Power Systems provides power solutions and lifecycle support under its mtu brand, including gas and diesel engine systems and electrified hybrid systems for marine and infrastructure customers. The company describes its work as focused on digitalization and electrification to address growing energy and mobility demands.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED plus two years in a mechanical, engine, or automotive trade school, or an equivalent Associate Degree, and three years of experience in durable-goods assembly or manufacturing; alternatively, five years of experience in a durable-goods assembly or manufacturing environment.
- Advanced knowledge of manufacturing and production processes, raw materials, quality control, and structured problem-solving methods.
- Advanced ability to interpret control plans, blueprints, layouts, assembly and test documentation, and quality requirements.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting, containment, root-cause analysis, corrective-action, and follow-up capability.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Regular computer-based work; occasional work in conditions with fumes and dust, which may be hazardous.
Nice To Haves
- Cross-shift and cross-functional coordination.
- Knowledge of Rolls-Royce products, policies, and procedures.
- Experience in engine systems, design, function, and assembly, including marine applications.
- Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.
- Foundational ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily work for Supplier Quality technicians across both shifts, including priorities, workload, handoffs, and escalation coverage.
- Monitor open supplier quality notifications and follow up with team members and suppliers until containment, root cause, corrective action, verification, and closure requirements are complete.
- Lead the immediate response to supplier-related defects that disrupt or threaten assembly operations.
- Establish and verify containment actions at the plant, warehouse, supplier, or other affected locations, as appropriate.
- Coordinate sorting, inspection, segregation, traceability, material disposition, and replacement-material activities with responsible functions.
Benefits
- Base pay and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
