Title: Quality Engineer - NPI
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Position Summary:
The Quality Engineer – New Product Introduction will ensure the highest standards of quality are integrated into the design and development of new genset products at Rolls-Royce, Mankato. This role is pivotal in enhancing product reliability, supporting innovation, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations to maintain customer satisfaction and brand reputation.
Key Accountabilities:
- NPI Quality Planning: Develop and implement quality plans specifically tailored for new product introductions, ensuring that quality is embedded from the initial design phase through to production.
- Design for Quality: Collaborate with design and engineering teams to incorporate quality considerations into product designs, using tools such as Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Oversee & facilitate the PFMEA process.
- Prototype Testing and Validation: Oversee the testing and validation of prototypes to ensure they statistically & confidently meet quality standards and performance specifications before full-scale production.
- Launch Readiness Assessment: Conduct quality assessments to ensure that all quality criteria are met before product launch, minimizing the risk of defects and ensuring a smooth market entry. Timely escalation of quality concerns to Sr. management.
- Post-Launch Quality Monitoring: Monitor product quality post-launch to identify any emerging issues and implement corrective actions to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction.
- 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
- Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing engineering plus 3 years quality engineering experience with large industrial equipment or 7 years quality engineering with large industrial equipment.
- Ability to work flexible hours or shifts
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the production of large industrial equipment.
- Strong knowledge of quality control, raw materials, manufacturing processes, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of large industrial equipment.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70, NEC, UL 2200 and CSA.
- Familiar with plant operations and equipment
- Knowledge of MTU components and products
- Knowledge of genset performance requirements
- Knowledge of gauge and test equipment
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.
Quality
31 Jul 2026; 00:07
$73,120 - $118,820-Annually
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, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
