Quality Engineer - Blades & Vanes

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K with match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. in Orlando is seeking a Quality Engineer for Blades & Vanes to drive supplier quality across North America, integrate Project and Supplier Management, and uphold high quality standards in hot gas components for turbines.

You will lead improvement projects, apply Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, build strong supplier relationships, and travel up to 25% to supplier sites while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet schedules and enable new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in quality methodologies and manufacturing management, especially with turbine hot gas parts.
• Project management skills, strong organization, and willingness to travel ~25%. Fluency in English; willing to learn German.

Responsibilities

• Identify and drive quality improvements for hot gas components produced by suppliers using data analysis and quality metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement projects with Six Sigma and Lean to optimize processes and reduce non-conformance costs.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to facilitate improvements and meet milestones.
• Lead initiatives to reduce costs and delivery times at external suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align quality objectives with business goals and operational strategies.
• Contribute to the technology roadmap to position products for future success.

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As the Quality Engineer - Blades & Vanes, you will play a pivotal role in integrating Project, Quality, and Supplier Management within the Investment Castings domain. Your primary responsibility will be to uphold the highest quality standards in the production of hot gas components for our gas turbines supplier network. This will involve planning and executing continuous improvement activities while conducting technical reviews at supplier locations across North America. Establishing and nurturing strong supplier relationships will be essential to ensure the timely execution of quality enhancements and adherence to schedules for both new product implementation and series production. Your expertise will be vital in driving quality assurance throughout the entire production process.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Identify and drive initiatives to enhance the quality of hot gas components produced by our suppliers, utilizing data analysis and quality metrics to pinpoint areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing processes, reducing non-conformance costs, and ensuring adherence to quality standards, while employing methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean to achieve measurable results.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to facilitate improvements and achieve key milestones, fostering open communication and collaboration to address quality issues proactively.
• Lead initiatives focused on reducing costs and delivery times at external suppliers by analyzing supply chain processes and implementing best practices that enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Contribute to overall operational efficiency and provide support across various functions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to align quality objectives with business goals and operational strategies.
• Provide input to the technology roadmap to ensure the successful positioning of our products for future success, leveraging industry trends and technological advancements to inform strategic decisions and drive innovation.

What You Bring

• Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in quality methodologies, and manufacturing management. A strong background in working with cross-functional teams, particularly in turbine hot gas parts.
• Project management expertise, strong organizational skills, and critical thinking abilities. Fluency in English; willingness to learn German; additional languages is a plus. Intercultural competence and readiness for approximately 25% travel
• 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.

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

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