Quality Manager
Siemens Mobility
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Job summary
Siemens in the United States is hiring a Quality Manager to lead the Pendergrass site’s quality strategy and ensure products, processes, and systems meet customer, regulatory, and Siemens standards. You will supervise quality teams, drive continuous improvement, and support ramp-up and long-term operational excellence.
The role requires a strong background in QMS, audits, SPC, and data-driven problem solving, with collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive quality experience within a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibilities.
- 3+ years leading quality teams and driving cross-functional quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience developing, implementing, and managing Quality Management Systems in complex manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience leading internal and external audits and ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Lead the site's Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance with Siemens standards and customer requirements.
- Develop and execute quality strategies supporting safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations across fabrication, coating, plating, epoxy, and assembly processes.
- Drive a culture of quality excellence through proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Establish and monitor key quality KPIs (FPPY, complaints, scrap, rework, supplier quality, cost of poor quality).
- Lead audits and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage customer quality concerns and drive root cause investigations using structured methodologies.
- Partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and EHS to improve process capability and performance.
- Oversee supplier quality performance and corrective actions; support new product introductions and change management.
- Utilize quality tools to analyze trends and implement sustainable solutions.
- Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing quality organization.
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Job description
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 business thrives is if our people are thriving. That is why 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.
At Siemens, we build what matters. As we launch our new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pendergrass, Georgia, we are excited to invite talented professionals to join our growing team. This site will support approximately 1,700 employees and specialize in Busway and Busplug manufacturing, including metal and bar fabrication, powder painting, plating, epoxy, and assembly operations. We believe diverse perspectives, inclusive leadership, and a strong safety culture help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers and communities.
As a Quality Manager, you will lead the site's quality strategy and ensure products, processes, and systems consistently meet customer, regulatory, and Siemens quality standards. This role is responsible for overseeing the Quality Management System (QMS), leading quality teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting the successful ramp-up and long-term operational excellence of the Pendergrass manufacturing facility.
- Leading and maintaining the site's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with Siemens standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Developing and executing quality strategies that support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations across fabrication, coating, plating, epoxy, and assembly processes.
- Driving a culture of quality excellence through proactive problem-solving, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
- Establishing, monitoring, and improving key quality performance indicators, including first-pass yield, customer complaints, scrap, rework, supplier quality, and cost of poor quality.
- Leading internal, external, and customer audits while ensuring timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
- Managing customer quality concerns and driving root cause investigations using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other structured problem-solving tools.
- Partnering with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and EHS teams to improve process capability, product quality, and operational performance.
- Overseeing supplier quality performance, qualification activities, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supporting new product introductions, process validations, change management, and facility start-up activities to ensure quality requirements are achieved.
- Utilizing quality and statistical tools to analyze trends, identify risks, and implement sustainable solutions.
- Recruiting, developing, and leading a high-performing quality organization, including quality engineers, technicians, and inspectors.
- Fostering a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence throughout the facility.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of progressive quality experience within a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibilities.
- 3+ years of experience leading quality teams and driving cross-functional quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience developing, implementing, and managing Quality Management Systems in complex manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience leading internal and external audits and ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience supporting manufacturing start-ups, greenfield facilities, or significant production ramp-ups.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards, auditing practices, and quality system deployment.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or similar quality certification.
- Experience in electrical equipment, power distribution, busway, switchgear, or related manufacturing industries.
- Familiarity with metal fabrication, welding, powder coating, plating, and assembly quality processes.
- Experience with SAP, MES, quality management software, and data analytics tools.
- Proven record of improving customer satisfaction, reducing defects, and driving measurable operational results.
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 with purpose, adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities 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.
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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
The pay range for this position is $122,951 - $210,773 annually with a target incentive of 15% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
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.
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.
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 linkAccommodationfor 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.
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.
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, clickhere .
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.
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.
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 linkAccommodationfor 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.
Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.
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.
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, clickhere .
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered foremployment in accordance with applicable local and state laws.
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