Job Description
Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
JR6149178
Bengaluru, KA
Why Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest, and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs. We embrace the power of data and technology and aim to be Digital First in everything we do.
We deliver the best jet engines in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, we’re putting our customers at the forefront of the aviation industry – and we keep them there. Our product portfolio powers more than 35 types of commercial aircraft, and with over 13,000 engines in-service around the world; we’re keeping the world flying.
What you will be doing?
- Effectively manage non-conformance (concession) process ensuring effective problem resolution.
- Lead supplier root cause investigations and corrective actions through 8D Problem Resolution process.
- Drive scorecard data integrity by adherence and compliance to non-conformance process and policies.
- Analyse data and information on allocated suppliers’ performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate and drive Red Flag activities including implementation of Commissioned Over check Policy and robust supplier lead quality improvement plans.
- Conduct improvement projects to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of a process by applying the appropriate
DMAIC / Quality improvement tools. - Train and coach suppliers to improve aspects of their business performance e.g. SABRe compliance and / or where appropriate (e.g. in a Rolls-Royce Gas Turbines CFBU / Plant)
- Effectively manage undeclared non-conformance containment activity within Rolls-Royce, repair bases, customer operations and storage locations.
- Define and implement inspection over-checks as a result of delivered non-conformance.
- Assist problem solving/corrective action teams by cross functional coordination between e.g. the Rolls-Royce Production Organization, the Supplier Owning Region, Engineering and Customer Interface or other internal stakeholders.
- Provide oversight and governance to ensure product integrity / approval related tasks are in-line with regulatory, customer and Quality functional requirements.
- Oversee final product inspection, service verification or testing at the supplier (Source Inspection) and / or within RR plant.
- Verify supplier compliance via suitable audit and process assessments (when within personal authorization.)
Qualifications
- You will be degree qualified or equivalent together with minimum 5-yearsexperience of working in a Quality and or Manufacturing role.
- You will have experience of root cause analysis, problem solving / 8D investigation methods and process improvement techniques.
- You will have experience in terms of containment activities and be able to provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.
- You will have a strong customer focus, able to effectively influence and challenge appropriately to manage customer expectations.
- Your experience of running Kaizen events, understanding of Advance Product Quality planning (Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans with the ability to coach others on practical application of these tools.
- Lean six-sigma Green Belt or Black Belt accredited, but not essential.
- Experience working within the supply chain would be beneficial, but not essential.
- Demonstrated levels of leadership and influence.
Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to a being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.
Job Category
Quality
Posting Date
09 Jun 2026; 00:06
