Group Lead/Inspector

Siemens Mobility; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Quality Assurance Group Lead Inspector to oversee all inspection procedures in a manufacturing environment and coordinate quality control efforts. This is a second shift position.

You will lead complex inspections, interpret data, and develop procedures while mentoring teammates and driving continuous quality improvements. A high school diploma and 5+ years in production/inspection are required; CQI/QCT/VT I/NACE I certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 5 years minimum of increasingly difficult production and/or inspection experience involving the application and working knowledge of quality equipment and techniques, specification interpretation, and quality control terminology, and significant leadership or coaching experience.
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Aptitude to solve moderately complex practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists.
• Capability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inspection schedules with Production Supervisors to ensure timely execution of quality activities and support the development of inspection procedures, guidelines, and training materials.
• Lead complex visual, dimensional, mechanical, electrical, and functional inspections on components, assemblies, systems, and materials, including first article inspections when required.
• Independently perform critical inspection processes, interpret test data from multiple sources, and establish specialized set-ups for new or unique equipment.
• Train and mentor less experienced inspectors while leading root cause investigations, corrective actions, statistical analyses, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and approve inspection reports, quality records, and conformance documentation while maintaining 6S standards, coordinating department consumables and tool orders, and supporting equipment maintenance activities.

Skills

Inspection leadership

Quality control

Root cause analysis

Training/mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in technical or management field

Certified Quality Inspector

Certified Quality Technician

VT Level I certification

NACE Level I certification

Tools

Quality equipment & techniques

Job description

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

We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives, and every voice matters.

The Quality Assurance Group Lead Inspector plays a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and safety standards are maintained within the manufacturing process. This position leads all aspects of all inspection procedures, coordinates quality control efforts, and collaborated with multi‑functional teams to maintain and improve product quality.

This is a second shift position.

What your day will look like:

• Coordinate inspection schedules with Production Supervisors to ensure timely execution of quality activities and support the development of inspection procedures, guidelines, and training materials.
• Lead complex visual, dimensional, mechanical, electrical, and functional inspections on components, assemblies, systems, and materials, including first article inspections when required.
• Independently perform critical inspection processes, interpret test data from multiple sources, and establish specialized set-ups for new or unique equipment.
• Train and mentor less experienced inspectors while leading root cause investigations, corrective actions, statistical analyses, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and approve inspection reports, quality records, and conformance documentation while maintaining 6S standards, coordinating department consumables and tool orders, and supporting equipment maintenance activities.

This posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role, but is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned in alignment with business needs.

What you will need to be successful:

• High school education or equivalent
• 5 years minimum of increasingly difficult production and/or inspection experience involving the application and working knowledge of quality equipment and techniques, specification interpretation, and quality control terminology, and significant leadership or coaching experience.
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Aptitude to solve moderately complex practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists.
• Capability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

What would make you stand out:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in technical or management field.
• Certified Quality Inspector, Certified Quality Technician, VT Level I certification and/or NACE level I certification.

Additional information:

Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen.

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential job duties:

• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Frequently required to work on elevated platforms.
• Occasionally lift and move at most 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Candidates should be willing to work in non‑climate‑controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization.

Purpose is the reason a company exists. It's not about making money or selling products - it's the deeper "why" behind everything we do. It answers the question: What problem are we solving? What positive change are we creating?

We create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone.

The world needs technologies that work. Technologies that matter. Technologies that solve today's challenges and help shape a better tomorrow. And that's exactly what we build. By bringing together the real world (factories, buildings, power grids, trains) with the digital world (software, data, AI, digital twins), we help our customers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.

Our technology is everywhere - in trains and transportation, we help move people faster, safer, and more sustainably.

You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html The pay for this position is $27.84 per hour, plus an additional 10% shift differential for second shift differential. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

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Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Criminal History

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.