Supplier Quality Supervisor

Supplier Quality Supervisor

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, and first article inspections.

• 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, salvage, re‑work, engine inspection, 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, and pending problems.
• Implement and ensure 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).

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• 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.

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including 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 troubleshoot and resolve assembly and quality independently.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of geometric tolerance 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.
• 6σ experience or certification.

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.

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.

Mankato, MN

$73,120 - $118,820 annually