Supplier Quality Engineer, Asia Pacific

Location: Tukang, Singapore (West)

Only candidates with the legal right to work in Singapore will be considered. Please note that applicants without this eligibility will not be considered.

Why join Rolls-Royce

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer, Asia Pacific (SQE) who will take ownership of supplier quality performance across our supply chain. This role is not administrative. You are expected to challenge suppliers, enforce standards, and drive measurable improvements.

You will ensure suppliers consistently meet Rolls-Royce Power Systems (mtu) quality expectations through qualification, process validation, and ongoing performance management. This includes being directly accountable for supplier audits, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will be doing:

Supplier Quality Management

• Develop and maintain supplier quality plans aligned with Rolls-Royce standards and regulatory requirements.
• Define and enforce quality expectations across assigned suppliers.

Supplier Qualification and Audits

• 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.

Issue Resolution and Root Cause Analysis

• 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.

Performance Monitoring and Governance

• 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.

Continuous Improvement

• Partner with suppliers to implement process improvements and best practices.
• Drive cost of poor quality reduction across the supply base.
• Support capability development within the supplier network.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Ensure supplier readiness for new product launches.
• Validate manufacturing processes and quality controls before production.
• Support PPAP, FAI, or equivalent qualification activities.

Position 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.

About mtu Power Systems

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

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 being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.