Sr. Manager, Supplier Quality

Job Description

Title: Sr. Manager, Supplier Quality

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.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage, coordinate, and implement supplier quality projects, making detailed plans to accomplish quality goals and directing the integration of technical activities in a commodity based structure
• Manage, coordinate, and implement qualification testing of engine components and systems, with little guidance
• Assign, direct, and evaluate work of Supplier Quality Engineering group, and develop and maintain staff competence
• Write and review audit reports, ensuring closure of open action items, enforcing rules and closure of line calls
• Manage the quality of procured System components, engines and materials by analyzing the relevant information
• 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
• Manage, develop, prioritize and execute an auditing schedule to ensure that designated suppliers are audited on a regular basis to ensure ISO-9001, process control capabilities and company quality standards are met
• Conduct supplier audits to determine compliance with safety, emissions and Company quality standards
• Confer with management personnel to establish quality control and production standards, develop budget and cost controls and prepare reports on progress and potential issues
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility, and live the letter and the spirit of the RRSA Code.
• Perform special projects as required.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Quality or Metallurgy Engineering and 7 years of experience in quality engineering; or 11 years of experience in quality engineering
• Minimum of 3 year experience translating engineering drawings and specifications into quality planning
• Must be willing to travel to supplier and customer sites as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of geometric tolerating and related gauges
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Excellent ability to work and make decisions independently
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent experience with engines and engine related components, and foundry processes
• Excellent knowledge of statistical process control
• Excellent ability to work in cross-functional team environment
• Excellent ability to influence and motivate others to take actions in implementing supplier quality initiatives
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Certified quality engineer
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certified
• Lead Auditor 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 Posting Date

22 May 2025; 00:05

Pay Range

$103,844 - $168,747-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 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, and employment type.

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