Sr. Quality Engineer - Project Management

Location: Mankato

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Title: Sr. Quality Engineer – Project Management

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for ensuring that project processes and their resulting products meet all internal and external requirements.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Sign off on Quality Gates and project milestones (phase reviews).
• Represent Quality department in the risk management process.
• Ensure process conformity of the respective projects.
• Lead project assessments, including project audits and lessons learned.
• Lead improvement projects.
• Develop Quality Assurance Plans for new projects.
• Implement quality assurance, quality control measures and special customer requirements in the product lifecycle (e.g.: Inspections, test procedures, checklists, equipment, etc.)
• Ensure that quality of products and services to be provided meet requirements. 
• Conduct First Article Inspections on first units produced for each project (Gensets and housed units). 
• Conduct audits and track defined improvement measures.
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering plus 5 years quality experience with large industrial equipment or 9 years quality engineering experience with large industrial equipment.
• Ability to work flexible hours or shifts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Project Management principles, including product launches in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Excellent 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.
• Excellent knowledge of quality control, raw materials, manufacturing processes, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of large industrial equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively at all levels of the organization
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter possessing strong initiative and teamwork
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• 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. 

Quality31 Jul 2026; 00:07$90,985 - $147,850-AnnuallyMankato, 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.