Quality Inspector III Mobility Customer Services

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

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where innovation thrives, and every voice matters.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

Position Overview

Join Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC, where innovation meets impact. Siemens Customer Services is a diverse business maintaining and overhauling multiple rail vehicles throughout the United States and Canada. As a Quality Inspector, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance in our passenger railcar manufacturing operations. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional passionate about quality assurance and continuous improvement in a dynamic, team-driven environment.

What your day-to-day will look like

• 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.

This posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role, but is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned in alignment with business needs.

To thrive in this role, you have

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

Physical Demands

Siemens Mobility prioritizes employee well-being and provides resources to support comfort and safety in all working conditions.

• Candidates should be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment when required
• Job duties may require standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using hands to handle objects or tools
• Frequent verbal communication is necessary; occasional tasks may involve detecting odors
• Ability to lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds is required
• Specific vision abilities include:
  • Close and distance vision
  • Color differentiation
  • Peripheral vision
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

Candidates should be willing to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Purpose is the reason a company exists. It's not about making money or selling products - it's the deeper "why" behind everything we do. It answers the question: What problem are we solving? What positive change are we creating?

For Siemens, our purpose has been clear for over 175 years

We create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone.

The world needs technologies that work. Technologies that matter. Technologies that solve today's challenges and help shape a better tomorrow. And that's exactly what we build. By bringing together the real world (factories, buildings, power grids, trains) with the digital world (software, data, AI, digital twins), we help our customers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.

Our technology is everywhere - in trains and transportation, we help move people faster, safer, and more sustainably.

$27.84/hr - $32.75/hr