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Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working Location: Aiken, SC or Brownstown, MI

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Supplier Quality Engineer (ASQE) to join our Supplier Quality team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that purchased components and assemblies meet all quality, performance, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will bring a foundational understanding of quality engineering principles, supplier process audits, PPAP execution, and root cause analysis.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth.

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.

Power Systems is one of three core businesses within RollsRoyce, alongside Civil Aerospace and Defence. This role sits within our Power Systems business in North America, where we deliver world-class solutions that power critical infrastructure across energy, industrial, marine, and defense sectors. North America is a key growth market for our Power Systems business, driven by increasing demand for resilient energy solutions, data center expansion, and the transition to more sustainable power. As we continue to invest and expand across the region, our teams are at the forefront of this growth-advancing innovative technologies and shaping the future of reliable, sustainable power.

What you will be doing?

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• 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.

Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process.

They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Metallurgy Engineering, or a related technical discipline, OR
• 0 to 3 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, or quality functions (relevant internships, co-ops, or senior design project experience will be considered), OR
• Master's Degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Metallurgy Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Foundational ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Must be willing to travel to supplier and customer sites as required.
• "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."

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Metallurgy Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Prior experience or coursework focused on translating engineering drawings and specifications into quality or production plans.
• Familiarity with engine components (e.g., cylinder heads, blocks, housings) and basic understanding of foundry/casting processes.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and its application in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong foundational knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and familiarity with precision hand tools and gauges.
• Understanding of various manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, or casting).

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.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Benefits

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brandmtu. 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.