Supplier Quality Manager- Mechanical- Rolling Stock

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us!

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation.

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet.

Position Overview:

Siemens is looking for a Supplier Quality Manager professional with extensive experience in problem solving and issue resolution for supplier parts. This position directly reports to the Siemens Mobility Rolling Stock Supplier Quality Manager, and the selected candidate will be an individual contributor with no direct reports.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Strong communication skills and ability to work and prioritize in a fast-paced environment are critical for success in this position.
• Assessment, qualification and development of Mechanical, fabrication & welding suppliers.
• Evaluates supplier’s systems, products, components, and applications against technical and quality requirements. Review and implement an effective PPAP process at Siemens suppliers.
• Strategically lead supplier performance improvement projects in an effort to increase the supplier capability of consistently meeting Siemens requirements.
• Drive “Zero Defect” mentality within the supply base.
• Develop methods for inspection, testing, sampling and training. Prepares product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Develop long term supplier relationships and generate and implement cost reduction ideas.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial engineering or equivalent
• 5 years of experience working in Quality, Engineering related field.
• At least 3 years of working experience in new product development, testing and Inspection methods dealing with welded, fabricated and mechanical parts.
• Working knowledge of Lean, six Sigma concepts and PPAP.
• Travel requirement including some international travel.
• Cross-functional work experience in major areas such as product engineering, supply chain management, project management, manufacturing, or operations
• Experience problem solver as an individual and leading a group, soft skills should include highly credible team player based on related experience and strong written, verbal communication skills, patient, action oriented, and able to utilize resources outside quality area.

What will make you standout:

• Prefer Certified Quality Engineer/Manager (CQE/CQM)
• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification a plus
• 3 years of experience in Quality field related to Rail Industry.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off