Supplier Quality Supervisor

Job Description

Title: Supplier Quality Supervisor

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.

Position Summary:

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.

Key Accountabilities:

• 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)

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 3 years of supplier quality or quality engineering experience; or 7 years of supplier quality or quality engineering experience.

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
• 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

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. 

Job Category

Quality

Job Posting Date

13 May 2026; 00:05

Pay Range

$73,120 - $118,820-Annually

Location:

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 fl