About the role

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Supplier Quality Engineer at Rolls-Royce Power Systems responsible for owning supplier quality performance across the global supply chain. The role involves conducting audits, driving root-cause analysis, enforcing quality standards, and ensuring suppliers meet stringent aerospace and industrial quality expectations through qualification, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain supplier quality plans aligned with Rolls-Royce standards and regulatory requirements
Define and enforce quality expectations across assigned suppliers
Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and capability evaluations
Qualify new suppliers and re-qualify existing suppliers based on performance and risk
Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal quality standards
Lead investigations into supplier-related quality issues
Drive root cause analysis using structured methodologies (e.g. 8D, RCA tools)
Implement and verify corrective and preventive actions with suppliers
Track supplier KPIs such as defect rates, on-time delivery, and process capability
Hold suppliers accountable for underperformance and enforce recovery plans
Escalate critical issues where necessary
Partner with suppliers to implement process improvements and best practices

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related discipline
At least 5 years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or process engineering
Strong experience in supplier audits, quality systems, and process validation
Hands-on experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent
Experience working with global suppliers in manufacturing or engineering environments
Strong problem-solving capability. Must be able to go beyond symptoms and drive true root cause
Ability to challenge suppliers and influence without authority
Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
High level of accountability and ownership