Quality Engineer

Job Description Title: Quality Engineer Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and youll 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: The Quality Engineer is an integral team member of the RRPS Mankato value stream, pivotal to ensuring product quality through expert data analysis and production quality control. This role is responsible for resolving systemic issues, assuring new product quality, and supporting continuous improvement to uphold strict compliance standards. Key Accountabilities: Quality Data Analysis: Support the analysis of production quality & product warranty data for the Mankato value stream, including separating normal vs. special cause variation in trends to proactively identify & resolve systemic issues / concerns / quality detractors. Production Quality Control: Direct support of the Mankato value stream with accurate and timely determination of assignable causes and validated corrective actions for escalated production quality (line call) and customer quality (site call) issues, leveraging established processes for internal (quality notifications; q-note) & external supply chain (SCAR) issue resolution and quality control evolution. Occasionally providing direct support to the Mankato production team for initial quality issue definition and authoring q-notes. Systemic Quality Issue Resolution: Support the Mankato value stream with warranty cluster identification, root cause analysis, and resolution (FiRe), with successful broadcasting of quality issue escape resolution tactics (correction in field (CiF) in conjunction with Mankato Customer Quality & Service Engineering. Work with global team members to implement issue reoccurrence prevention tactics. Quality Assurance: Support the global development of new products for the Mankato value stream, ensuring quality assurance functional deliverables are completed by the established quality gates. Personal & Product Compliance: Maintain awareness of specifications, regulations, and industry standards that affect the quality of the Mankato value streams products. Represent the Mankato Operations Quality department during internal & external audits, facilitating as necessary. Promote a compliance culture and live the letter & spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct. Continuous Improvement: Support the evolution of the Mankato Operations Quality teams capabilities through the procurement and maintenance of calibrated gauges and measurement equipment and high-quality mechanical tools. Lead machine capability studies and measurement systems analysis for the Mankato value stream. Train and mentor peers and teammates to pragmatically develop competencies. Lead or support special projects as required. Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct. Perform special projects as required 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, Industrial, Electrical, or Quality Engineering plus 3 years of professional experience in a QA or QC role, or 7 years of professional experience in a QA or QC role. Preferred Qualifications: Evaluation and application of common statistical data analysis techniques and tools for decision making, including statistical process control (SPC) and the associated Shewhart rules, process capability analysis, statistical sample size & power planning, design of experiments (DoE), probability analysis, structured root cause analysis (5-Whys, fault tree analysis, fishbone analysis) and A3 / 8D based structured-problem solving, and internal (NCP) and external (SCAR) non-conforming material management. Analysis of common key performance indicators for production quality, cost, and on-time delivery, advanced product quality planning (APQP), production part approval process (PPAP), quality control plans with acceptable quality levels (AQL) and first article inspection with appropriate metrology (including MSA & GR&R), and risk mitigation tactics such as failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA). Strong written & verbal communication & interpersonal teamwork skills, with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization and with external customers with open candor, integrity, and professionalism. Demonstrated intrinsic drive for high quality, dependability, and reliability. A lifelong learner. Ability to work flexible hours or shifts and adapt to various work environments. Proficient with PC and Microsoft 365 Professional suite. DMAIC or DFSS Six Sigma Green Belt ASQ CQE Evaluation of statistics using Minitab or SAS JMP, inferential statistics, quality management systems (QMS) and gauge calibration tactics. Understanding of applicable industry regulations NFPA 70, NEC, UL 2200, CSQ, and ISO 9001:2015 Understanding of lean principles and value stream management with customer identification & segmentation, The Toyota Way, CREO / PTC Windchill, and SAP. 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 28 Aug 2025; 00:08 Pay Range $70,629 - $105,943-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. The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. At the heart of our business is the unrivalled dedication and technical expertise of our people. To support them we provide an environment of caring and belonging where everyone is themselves and supports each other. Discover how you can contribute your unique skills to our dynamic team. We invite you to keep track of any applications and explore our exciting career opportunities. Thank you for considering a rewarding career with us where your talent and passion matter. Our vacancies are always up to date. Once a vacancy has been filled, the advertisement will be removed from our website. You can find further information regarding your application in our FAQ section.