Head of Supplier Quality & Development for Systems - Electrical Commodities

Siemens Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive culture

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K with match

Family benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Head of Supplier Quality & Development – Systems to lead a cross-functional team of SQEs, commodity engineers, and material experts in supporting Global Electrical Systems commodities. You will steer supplier qualification, audits, and advanced quality initiatives while collaborating with Strategic Commodity Managers to secure high-quality, cost-effective supply chains.

As a senior leader, you’ll develop technology roadmaps, guide engineering teams from concept to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing / Operations fields; Masters / PhD preferred.
• Extensive leadership experience in PM, Engineering, Quality or Supply Chain Management in the power generation, electrification or other heavy industrials.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Innovation mindset and challenger to legacy approach.
• Executive mindset with ability to negotiate, convince others and operate across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Direct a group of specialists in commodities, materials, quality control, and manufacturing processes to support global Electrical Systems.
• Collaborate with Strategic Commodity Managers to implement commodity strategies that secure high-quality, cost-effective supply chains.
• Develop technology roadmaps and foster innovation in design and supply chain management, overseeing implementation from concept to sourcing decisions.
• Provide technical guidance to Procurement to address supply chain challenges and lead supplier audits and capability assessments.
• Lead Supplier Audits and Capability Assessments for corporate managed Systems suppliers and support needed to qualify new suppliers (R4B).
• Be the “go-to” technical service provider on systems, material/manufacturing topics and assist BA-led Product & Process Qualifications (PPQ & R2O).
• Contribute to Supplier Development plans to ensure a fully capable supply chain.
• Prevent and/or solve technical quality or performance challenges at suppliers.
• Deliver efficient and effective resources and budget plans.

Skills

Project management

Innovation mindset

Executive mindset

People oriented

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing/Operations

Masters or PhD preferred

Job description

As the Head of Supplier Quality & Development – Systems, you play a pivotal role within the corporate SE Strategic Procurement function and the SQD team. Your responsibilities include directing a group of specialists in commodities, materials, quality control, and manufacturing processes to support Strategic Procurement’s global Electrical Systems commodities for Siemens Energy’s expanding product portfolio. Together with your team of SQE’s, Commodity Engineers and Material Experts you collaborate with Strategic Commodity Managers to implement commodity strategies that secure capable, high-quality, and cost-effective supply chains for our operations. You also work closely with cross-functional teams to develop technology roadmaps that foster innovation in both design and supply chain management, oversee implementation from concept to technical capability assessment to sourcing decision, and provide technical guidance to Procurement colleagues to address supply chain challenges effectively.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Be a thought leader and drive innovation & technology in Electrical Systems commodities and new ways of working through Agentics and Automation
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the global supply chains for assigned corporate commodities, including regional location, technical capabilities and capacities, technology innovations and SWAT analysis
• Strong working partnerships with Electrical Systems Commodity Managers for meaningful technical contributions to the global commodity strategies, develop Technology Roadmaps and ultimately deliver results to the targets
• Drive technical standards and material and/or manufacturing technologies to an implementation ready level and lead implementation with close collaboration with Engineering / R&D from the respective businesses
• Work closely with SQD Supplier Development to deliver world class technical assessments of supplier’s technical and performance capabilities
• Lead Supplier Audits and Capability Assessments for corporate managed global Systems suppliers and technical support needed to assess and qualify new suppliers (R4B) for corporate managed Components commodities
• Be the "go-to" technical service provider to the businesses as the key experts or commodity engineers on systems, material / manufacturing topics To assist (upon demand) BA led Product & Process Qualifications (PPQ & R2O)
• Contribute to Supplier Development plans to ensure a fully capable supply chain
• Prevent and/or solve technical quality or performance challenges at our suppliers
• Deliver efficient and effective resources and budget plans

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing / Operations fields or similar, Masters / PhD preferred
• Extensive professional and leadership experience in PM, Engineering, Quality or Supply Chain Management in the power generation, electrification or other heavy industrials working in a project business (e.g. power plant erection & commissioning, oil & gas, energy infrastructure, etc.)
• Excellent project management skills
• Innovation mindset and challenger to legacy approach
• Executive mindset with ability to negotiate, convince others and operate in different cultures / challenging environments to achieve business objectives
• People oriented and performance minded approach
• Willingness / ability to travel

About The Team

Our Global Functions are essential in driving the company’s strategic initiatives and ensuring operational excellence across various departments, business areas, and regions. These roles support our vision to become the most valued energy technology company in the world. As part of our team, you contribute to our vision by shaping the global energy transition, partnering with our internal and external stakeholders, and conducting business responsibly and in compliance with legal requirements and regulations.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

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

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave