Group Lead/Manufacturing Technician

Siemens Mobility; Sacramento (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company at the forefront of rail automation, where your leadership will drive the assembly of locomotives. As the Group Lead for Locomotive-Final Assembly, you will coordinate a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality production while fostering a collaborative environment. This role offers the chance to engage in innovative projects, improve manufacturing processes, and contribute to the future of transportation. With a commitment to employee well-being and development, this position promises a rewarding career in a fast-evolving technological landscape. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rail industry!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Commuter Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

401k match

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee perks and discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment with mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• Experience in leading diverse teams and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee locomotive assembly processes and maintain quality standards.
• Implement manufacturing improvements and ensure safety measures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Training and mentoring

Education

High School Graduate

Bachelor’s Degree in 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:

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

What are we looking for?

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

We would be impressed if you had:

1. 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.).
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (Or Equivalent Experience).
3. Work experience in the rail business, preferably in light rail, heavy rail, or related production.
4. Knowledge of SAP or similar MRP / ERP systems is highly desired.
5. Practical experience in Customer Service / Maintenance / After Market businesses and technologies within the rail industry.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

1. Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
2. Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
3. Engaging, challenging, and fast-evolving technological environment.
4. Competitive total rewards package.
5. 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.
6. 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 2nd 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