Engineer – Supplier Support Team

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global career growth

Flexible work policies

Brand new technology

Collaborative environment

Health & well-being

Job summary

Siemens Energy Limited is seeking an experienced Engineer to join the Supplier Support Team, delivering technical guidance through pre-qualification and supplier inquiries. You will interpret technical specs, modify drawings, and write reports to support concession decisions.

The role requires strong problem-solving, GD&T knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with Design Groups and manufacturing teams to ensure a smooth parts flow and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of gas turbine operation and performance principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills with structured methodologies (FTA, RCA, DMAIC, 5 Whys, 8D).
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for pre-qualification and supplier inquiries.
• Assist with qualification processes and concession decisions.
• Lead drawing modifications and generation of technical reports and supplier instructions.
• Support Root Cause Analysis and containment actions for supplier issues.
• Collaborate with Design Groups to ensure correct concession decisions.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Gas turbine operation

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teamcenter

NX

SAP

Job description

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Lincolnshire

Lincoln

Company

Siemens Energy Limited

Organization

Gas Services

Business Unit

Distributed

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

An Engineer within the Supplier Support Team’s (SST) role involves but is not limited to, day to day support for:

• Technical support of the pre-qualification process.
• Provide supplier support through the qualification process.
• Providing technical support for general enquiries from Suppliers, Supplier Quality, Procurement and Manufacturing, making engineering judgements regarding components or assemblies that deviate from specification.
• Apply general turbine engineering knowledge including design calculations, tolerance stacks, in-depth interpretation of technical specifications'. geometric tolerances, report writing, interpretation of Bills of materials (BOMS) and implications of change notes to support the disposition of the concession.
• Helping Supplier Quality investigate supplier non-conformances, root cause analysis and introduction of containments and solutions.
• Liaising with Design Groups to ensure concession decisions are correct when applicable.
• Report writing, Drawing modification and creation, technical guidance of other teams.
• Flexibility of working is required as per the business needs e.g. supporting a supplier out of normal working hours if required.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Your technical guidance within the pre-qualification process will help Supplier Quality to ensure that a stable and high-quality production process is established.
• You will help enable practical solutions to supplier issues hence, ensuring the consistent flow of parts to the assembly line.
• Your drawing modifications help enable parts to be manufactured that would otherwise adversely affect production.
• You will help enable practical solutions to deviating components where applicable hence, ensuring the consistent flow of parts to the assembly line.
• Your technical decisions will directly affect the flow of new and conforming and non-conforming parts both into and though the factory.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will ideally meet the following criteria:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Good understanding of gas turbine operation and performance principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience applying formal methodologies such as Fault Tree Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, 5 Whys, and 8D. Confident in making informed decisions based on structured problem-solving outcomes.
• Able to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team environment and supporting colleagues where required.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations to large audiences and interact confidently with stakeholders at all levels of the business, as well as suppliers and customers.
• Proficient in data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of findings.
• Ability to produce clear, concise technical reports and supplier instructions.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings, technical specifications, and their practical application.
• Capable of performing mechanical engineering calculations, including tolerance stack-up analysis and the application of engineering units and measurements.
• Basic understanding of materials and coatings used in gas turbine applications.
• Experience of, or a strong understanding of, manufacturing processes.
• Experience of, or a strong understanding of, assembly processes.
• Proficient in the use of company-standard software packages, including Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, NX, and SAP.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), BS 8888, and ASTM standards.
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem prevention.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn, develop, and grow within the role.

Who is Siemens Energy?

Siemens Energy is a global energy technology company employing approximately 100,000 people worldwide and working to shape the future of energy systems.

Our global team is dedicated to making reliable, affordable, and more sustainable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. With a 150-year legacy of innovation, we are looking for people who will help drive decarbonisation, new technologies, and the energy transition.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a global company.
• Flexible working conditions and work-life balance programs.
• Access to brand new technology and innovative projects.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Encouraging policies for health and well-being.