Supplier Quality Engineer

## Supplier Quality Engineer Apply locations:
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** Job Description
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* Job Title:

Supplier Quality Engineer
**** Job Category:
Supplier Quality
**** Job Level: GG8
**** Working Pattern:
Full Time
**** Working

Location:

Aiken, SC or Brownstown, MI
**** Role Overview:
** We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Supplier Quality Engineer (ASQE) to join our Supplier Quality  this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that purchased components and assemblies meet all quality, performance, and regulatory requirements.

You will actively support supplier development and operational excellence initiatives, with a core focus on assisting with the 2-Cycle launch and executing Production Part Approval Processes (PPAPs) for legacy products. The ideal candidate will bring a foundational understanding of quality engineering principles, supplier process audits, PPAP execution, and root cause analysis.

This position requires close collaboration with suppliers, procurement, engineering, and manufacturing teams to help drive defect reduction, improve process capability, and ensure the timely resolution of supplier quality issues from development through serial production.

As a growing member of the team, you will collaborate closely with senior engineers, participate in design reviews, and work alongside Purchasing to help monitor and ensure our supply base consistently meets rigorous engineering specifications.
** Why join Rolls-Royce?
** Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the
** Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025**.This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.
** What you will be doing?
*** Review and contribute to Quality technical specifications and requirements for S4000 & 2-Cycle components (including global sourcing), collaborating with Engineering, Suppliers, and Senior SQEs.
* Actively develop competency in the quality of procurement and supply of materials/products related to diesel engine manufacturing and development.
* Utilize precision measurement equipment, including CMM and/or FARO arm technology, to measure parts, verify dimensions against engineering drawings, and validate supplier data.
* Collaborate with suppliers to clarify specific quality requirements and standards; assist in the implementation of inspection, verification, qualification, and statistical process control methods.
* Support suppliers in achieving part certification compliance with engineering drawings, including legacy specifications.
* Execute and process the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for Production and/or Aftersales supplied parts.
* Assist in maintaining and coordinating the supplier audit schedule to ensure designated suppliers are audited regularly for ISO-9001 compliance, process control capabilities, and quality standards.
* Participate in and support supplier audits to determine compliance with safety, emission, and control characteristics.
* Support deep-dive audits and supplier workshops aimed at improving Quality Performance and Purchasing metrics.
* Coordinate and gather data for Field Corrective Actions, helping to track resolution progress.
* Track, record, and analyze failure trends; assist in root cause analysis, help identify issues, and recommend corrective actions to the team.
* Support containment activities (including physical sorting and inspection, as well as systemic holds) to ensure only products conforming to Rolls-Royce Solutions America quality standards are available to customers.
* Assist in coordinating qualification testing for the operation and performance of equipment, engine components, and systems.
* Work alongside the Purchasing team in new source development and participate proactively in a cross-functional commodity team environment.
* Draft and review technical quality documents, audit reports, plans, and procedures under senior guidance.
* Adhere to and maintain Quality Assurance Programs and procedures to ensure…