Lead Rail Quality Inspector

Siemens; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC is seeking a Quality Inspector to lead non-routine inspections, verify product quality, safety, and conformance across rail vehicle components, and support data-driven decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, reporting, and guiding less experienced inspectors, with 5% travel, and familiarity with SAP, Teams, and 9001 standards; a high school diploma and 2+ years of quality experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of quality department operations experience.
• Experience using Teams, SharePoint, SAP, and other Microsoft products.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and AAR or other prevailing quality standards preferred.
• Knowledge of rolling stock components preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 5% as needed.
• Strong background using metrology tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead non-routine visual, dimensional, mechanical, electrical, functional, and first article inspections to verify product quality, safety, and conformance.
• Work independently with specialized equipment, unique setups, and multiple data sources to support accurate quality decisions.
• Prepare and approve inspection reports, records, charts, and basic statistical analyses to track conformance status and material processing.
• Lead root cause evaluations and apply quality tools to resolve issues, improve processes, and prevent recurrence.
• Train and guide less experienced inspectors to strengthen consistency, accuracy, and inspection performance across the team.
• Coordinate department consumables and small tools, support equipment maintenance requests, and ensure assigned areas meet 6S standards.
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams while maintaining a safety-first approach in daily operations.

Skills

Metrology tools

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Teams

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC is seeking a Quality Inspector to lead non-routine inspections, verify product quality, safety, and conformance across rail vehicle components, and support data-driven decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, reporting, and guiding less experienced inspectors, with 5% travel, and familiarity with SAP, Teams, and 9001 standards; a high school diploma and 2+ years of quality experience are required.