Group Lead / Manufacturing Technician

Siemens Mobility; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Group Lead for the Locomotive-Final Assembly department in Sacramento, CA. This role involves ensuring high-quality assembly of locomotives, overseeing a team, and coordinating production processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing, strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401k match

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to train and mentor team members.
• Experience in leading a diverse team in production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assembly processes and maintain quality standards.
• Define production work steps and coordinate work schedules.
• Implement manufacturing improvements and ensure safety measures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

High School Graduate

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 :

As the Group Lead for our Locomotive-Final Assembly department, your primary responsibility is to ensure the efficient and high-quality assembly of locomotives in the final stages of production. This pivotal role involves overseeing a dedicated team, coordinating assembly processes, and maintaining quality standards. Your leadership is instrumental in achieving production targets, adhering to safety protocols, and encouraging a collaborative work environment.

What your day will look like :

• Defining key production work steps, sequences, and durations and setting up work scope per station or per cell basis.
• Preparing Standardized work instructions
• Coordinating work schedules in coordination with operational goals
• Implementing manufacturing improvements, complex process changes, and technology changes
• Providing critical process control guidance to production, maintenance, and quality control to improve the dimensional accuracy and overall quality of our products.
• Ensuring all safety measure are followed.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 2 Years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Demonstrated Mechanical and or Electrical aptitude.
• Proven ability to train and mentor team members.
• Experience in successfully leading a diverse team in a production environment.
• Track record of actively engaging in problem-solving and implementing effective countermeasures within assigned area of responsibility.
• High School Graduate.

We would be impressed if you had :

• 3 + years of experience planning and supporting launch of new production lines in a low-speed production environment (e.g. rail, aviation / aerospace, naval, heavy equipment, etc.).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (Or Equivalent Experience)
• Work experience in the rail business, preferably in light rail, heavy rail, or related production, is needed.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar MRP / ERP systems is highly desired.
• Practical experience in Customer Service / Maintenance / After Market businesses and technologies within the 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.
• 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 !

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

This position is located in Sacramento, CA. The hourly range for this position is $22.29- $29.92 there is a 10% shift differential for 2 nd shift. This is a second shift position. Candidate must be able to flex and work any of the shifts due to business needs. The role is authorized for overtime and shift differential pay for certain work schedules. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here : https : / / www.benefitsquickstart.com / siemens / index.html .

Join the growing team at our world-class train manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA. Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger locomotives and coaches, and light rail vehicles.

See link below to learn more about Siemens Mobility :

Rolling Stock

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