Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

As the Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer, you will ensure the quality of materials and products from suppliers by developing, implementing, and auditing quality standards and processes. This role provides technical guidance to suppliers, coordinates qualification testing, drives root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues, prepares technical documentation, maintains quality assurance programs, and supports supplier development to meet engineering and regulatory requirements.

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that address the challenges posed by rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful, and reliable systems based on gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems, serving customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality strategy for materials and products, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements across the supply base.
• Develop, implement, and audit advanced supplier quality systems, inspection methods, and process controls (including ISO-9001 and statistical process control), and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide expert technical guidance to suppliers, lead qualification testing and part certification, and drive new source development and supplier onboarding.
• Analyze and escalate critical failure trends, lead complex root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and communicate high-impact issues to senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee the preparation and review of technical quality documentation, maintain robust quality assurance programs, and mentor and develop less experienced staff to build organizational competence.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field + 4 years of experience in quality, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field + 2 years of experience in quality, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• JD/PhD in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• In lieu of degree, 5 years of experience in quality, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident; authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent, and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certified, with demonstrated leadership in global supplier quality initiatives.
• Lead Auditor certification (e.g., ISO-9001 or similar).
• Strong proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and use of related gauges.
• Experience translating engineering drawings and specifications into quality planning and PPAP.
• Ability to travel to supplier and customer sites up to 10%.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and paid parental and family care leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long-term incentive plan.
• Discretionary bonus plan.

Pay

$98,566 - $160,169 annually.