Quality Engineer

Siemens Energy; Rural Hall (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive operational excellence and product integrity for high‑precision turbine components in Rural Hall, North Carolina. You will develop and implement robust quality plans, support manufacturing on the shop floor, and lead structured problem solving to meet stringent customer requirements and ISO 9001 standards.

You will collaborate across Engineering, EHS and Procurement to ensure design intent and safety are embedded in production while promoting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years in quality or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, internal and supplier auditing, 8D/5-Why/Fishbone, CAPA and FMEA.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality plans for new and existing parts to ensure customer requirements and standards are met.
• Provide quality engineering support on the shop floor to resolve issues in real time and improve process awareness.
• Lead root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone and 8D and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean Six Sigma projects to reduce scrap, rework and cycle times.
• Analyze data from Non-conformance Reports to identify trends and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with Engineering, EHS and Procurement to integrate design intent and safety into production.
• Conduct internal ISO 9001 audits and maintain quality control plans and validation protocols.
• Manage quality system activities, including document control and continuous safety culture.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen Facilitation

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP QM

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

As Quality Engineer at our facility, you will be a key driver of operational excellence and product integrity, supporting the production of high-precision, high-quality turbine components for the global energy sector. You will work within a dynamic, cross-functional manufacturing environment, collaborating with various teams to uphold and enhance rigorous quality standards in a fast-paced, safety-first culture. Your day will focus on developing and implementing robust quality plans, supporting systematic problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring products meet stringent customer requirements and industry regulations. You will bring a strong engineering background, hands-on manufacturing quality experience, excellent analytical skills and the ability to maintain high ethical standards while working under pressure in a regulated environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality plans for new and existing parts to ensure compliance with customer requirements, technical documentation, quality procedures and standards.
• Provide dedicated quality engineering support for assigned product lines, working closely with production teams on the shop floor to resolve quality issues in real time, enhance process awareness and ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for manufacturing defects using structured problem-solving tools, including 5-Why, Fishbone and 8D, and drive the implementation of robust corrective and preventative actions.
• Facilitate and participate in Kaizen events and Lean Six Sigma projects to eliminate obstacles within the manufacturing flow, reduce scrap, rework and manufacturing cycle times and drive process and product enhancements.
• Analyze data from Non-conformance Reports to identify quality trends and implement preventive measures, and assist in the qualification of components related to assigned product lines.
• Collaborate with Engineering, EHS and Procurement to integrate design intent and safety standards into the production workflow.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and organizational quality standards, and develop, review and update quality control plans, inspection procedures and validation protocols for manufacturing processes.
• Manage quality system activities, including document control and review processes, while championing Zero Harm principles and actively contributing to a culture of safety and accountability.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Quality, Manufacturing) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing environment; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in quality within a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, internal and supplier auditing, Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), CAPA and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen facilitation.
• Proficiency in technical documentation interpretation, technical writing, manufacturing processes, quality auditing and inspection and SAP QM.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data analysis and KPI reporting, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical conduct while working in a regulated environment requiring adherence to export control laws.
• ISO 9001 Auditor Certification and Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.
• Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice versa.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

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
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

EqualEmployment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action Employer. 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.

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