Supplier Quality Engineer

Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

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Position Summary:

This position is for the quality of components purchased from the supply chain, supplier development, and inspections.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the quality of procurement and supply of materials, and products related to diesel engine manufacturing and development
• Work proactively with suppliers to define specific quality requirements and standards; including development of inspection, verification, qualification and statistical process control methods
• Provide technical guidance to suppliers toward achieving part certification compliance with engineering drawings and specification
• Perform Production Part Approval Process (PPAP/1st Article) for Production and/or Aftersales supplied parts
• Develop and prioritize an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure ISO-9001, process control capabilities and quality standards are met
• Conduct supplier audits to determine compliance with safety, emission and control characteristics
• Track and analyze failure trends, identify issues, drive root cause analysis, recommend corrective actions and communicate high priority issues to management
• Ensure only product conforming to MTU America quality standards is available for sale to customers through physical (sorting, inspection, etc.) and systemic means
• Coordinate qualification testing for operation and performance of equipment, engine components and systems
• Work closely with purchasing team in new source development and work proactively in a commodity team environment
• Write and review technical quality documents, plans and procedures
• Maintain Quality Assurance Programs and procedures, assure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Keep abreast of specifications, changing regulations and industry standards
• Write and distribute quality data and reports
• Manage accuracy of inventory on quality hold
• Coordinate continuous improvement projects to ensure both the quality area and capabilities are maintained or improved
• Coordinate continuous improvement projects to ensure both the quality area and capabilities are maintained or improved
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility, and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Integrity Code.
• Perform special projects as required.

Basic Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial engineering and 5 years of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering; or 9 years of experience in quality, industrial or manufacturing engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with plant operations and equipment
• Ability to trouble shoot and resolve assembly and quality independently
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong knowledge of geometric tolerating and related gauges
• Knowledge of MTU products and/or internal combustion engines
• Working knowledge of gauge and test equipment (torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers)
• Excellent knowledge of statistical process control
• Experience in resolving zero-hour engine defects with customers
• CQE/CQA or similar certification
• 6 sigma experience or certification

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Quality $70,629 - $105,943-Annually Mankato, MN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including 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; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.