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Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG · 11 hours ago

Quality Engineer

Mankato, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$71K/yr - $106K/yr

3+ years exp

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG is a renowned company known for its innovation and expertise. The Quality Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring product quality through data analysis and production quality control, while also supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Clean EnergyEnergySearch Engine

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Support the global development of new products for the Mankato value stream, ensuring quality assurance functional deliverables are completed by the established quality gates

Maintain awareness of specifications, regulations, and industry standards that affect the quality of the Mankato value stream’s 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

Support the evolution of the Mankato Operations Quality team’s 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

Qualification

Quality Data AnalysisStatistical Process ControlRoot Cause AnalysisSix Sigma Green BeltQuality Management SystemsLean PrinciplesMinitabMicrosoft 365Gauge CalibrationISO 9001 2015Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeamwork Skills

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

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

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