
Quality Engineer - NPI
Mankato, MNFull-time$73–119K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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The Quality Engineer - New Product Introduction integrates quality into the design and development of new genset products at Rolls-Royce in Mankato. The role develops NPI quality plans, collaborates with design and engineering teams, oversees prototype validation and launch readiness, and monitors quality after launch. It also supports compliance and product reliability while helping maintain customer satisfaction and brand reputation.
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Job Description
Title: Quality Engineer - NPI
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:
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.
Job Posting Date
30 Oct 2026; 00:10
Pay Range
Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.
$73,120 - $118,820-Annually
Location:
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, and employment type.
The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce 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 are even cleaner and smarter and thus 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 clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.
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Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$73,120.00 - $118,820.00 / Annually
Postal Code
56003
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
104192
Job Benefits
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How this job compares
Set against the 2,930 open Quality Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$73–119K/yr
- Minnesota median$85–119K/yr95 salary ranges
- US median$90–149K/yr1,837 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $96K, is 4% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($100K) — in the middle half of Quality Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 123 open Quality Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 2,930 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Quality Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,376 postings).
- Education
- 1,690 of the 2,930 open Quality Engineer jobs (58%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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