Incoming Quality Inspector

Siemens España; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Buildings is seeking an Incoming Quality Inspector at its Buffalo Grove, IL site to verify materials against engineering and customer requirements before production. You will inspect, document results in SAP, manage nonconforming material, and support supplier quality activities to ensure traceability and audit readiness.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 3+ years in quality inspection, ability to read drawings with GD&T, PPAP familiarity, SAP experience, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality inspection or receiving inspection experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, GD&T, and PPAP documentation.
• Experience with SAP for inspection records and material transactions.
• Knowledge of sampling plans and nonconforming material control processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supplier Quality teams.
• On-site availability, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections on materials, components, and assemblies per plans and specs.
• Accept or reject materials and document results in SAP and QM systems.
• Process nonconforming materials, quarantine, and disposition.
• Review PPAP submissions for components and ensure compliance.
• Perform dimensional inspections with calipers, gauges, and CMM tools.
• Support Engineering and supplier quality investigations with data collection.
• Maintain inspection records and traceability for audits.
• Release material for production and ensure timely shipment receipts.
• Evaluate inspection plans and provide feedback to SQEs.
• Contribute to root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T

PPAP documentation

SAP

Inspection techniques

Quality records management

Communication and teamwork

Independent decision making

Multitasking in manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Quality / Manufacturing Technology / Engineering Technology or related field

ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)

ISO 9001 knowledge

Tools

Calipers and gauges

CMM and inspection tools

SAP quality documentation

Job description

Position Location:This role supports our Buffalo Grove, IL branch location, which serves customers throughout the greater Chicago, IL area.

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a businessthrivesis if our people are thriving.That’swhy we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways.Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Our Smart Buildingshelp tocreate efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aimisn’t justabout improvingbuildings;it’sabout creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

Transformthe everydaywith us!

Siemens Buildings is looking for an Incoming Quality Inspector to ensure that all incoming materials requiring inspection are verified against engineering, quality, and customer requirements before being released for production. This role is responsible for performing inspections, documenting results, managing nonconforming material, supporting supplier quality activities, and ensuring accurate execution of receiving inspection processes.

As Incoming Quality Inspector, you will:

• Perform receiving inspections on incoming materials, components, and assemblies according to established inspection plans, drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Accept, reject, and disposition incoming materials based on inspection results and ensure accurate documentation within SAP and other quality management systems.
• Process nonconforming materials by initiating rejection transactions, moving material to quarantine areas, and ensuring proper segregation and identification of rejected product.
• Review PPAP submissions for incoming components, verifying compliance with engineering and customer requirements.
• Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, gauges, optical comparators, CMM and other inspection tools.
• Support Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality teams by performing special inspections, dimensional studies, investigations, and data collection activities related to product and process issues.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and documentation to support traceability, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Release accepted material for production use and ensure timely processing of incoming shipments to support operational needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of incoming inspection plans and provide feedback to Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) regarding inspection criteria, sampling plans, and supplier performance concerns.
• Participate in root cause investigations involving supplier quality issues and provide inspection data to support corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures, work instructions, safety requirements, and applicable quality management system standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing inspection processes, reducing defects, and improving operational efficiency.

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3+ years of experience in quality inspection, receiving inspection, manufacturing quality, or a related field
• Must be able to demonstrate:
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Experience reviewing PPAP documentation and supporting supplier quality activities
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP for inspection documentation, material transactions, and quality records
  • Knowledge of sampling plans, inspection techniques, and nonconforming material control processes
  • Attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies, defects, and quality concerns
  • Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supplier Quality teams
  • Ability to work independently and make sound quality decisions based on established requirements
• Available to work on-site, Monday through Friday

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related technical field
• Experience using precision measuring equipment, CMM, and inspection tools
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or other relevant quality certifications
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Knowledge of statistical sampling methodologies and quality tools
• Experience in an electronics, electromechanical, or industrial manufacturing environment

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare.From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids,to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology withpurposeadding real valueforcustomers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committedtoprovidingequitableopportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us. #LI-TAG #HQ-EREF #VeteranCareers #TransitioningServiceMember #MilitarySpouse

The pay range for this position is $38,315 - $65,684 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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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
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

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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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