Quality Manager - Factory Liaison

Siemens Mobility; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 91,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Wendell, NC is seeking a Quality Manager - GIS Factory Liaison to lead quality interface between US projects and GIS manufacturing facilities. The role includes driving actions on non-conformances, 8D reports, and process improvements, with quarterly/periodic on-site validation.

The candidate will collaborate with USQMiP, Product Care and Engineering, and factory teams, traveling as needed to ensure sustained quality across GIS projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical engineering, or computer science.
• 7+ years of experience in Quality Management, Project Management or similar roles—preferably in Switchgear manufacturing.
• Experience in core quality tools: FMEA, Six Sigma, 5Why, 8D, Ishikawa Diagram, VSM, Process audits.
• Experience in Salesforce database.
• Ability to work in a matrix global organization.
• Ability to work on international projects and travel worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary quality interface between SI EA US project teams and GIS manufacturing facilities (Frankfurt and others).
• Represent US customer expectations and project-specific quality requirements to factory teams.
• Monitor, analyze, and drive improvements in quality performance across US projects.
• Review 8D reports for completeness, accuracy, and depth of root cause analysis.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions that are clearly defined, implemented, and verified.
• Perform on-site validation and audits to verify corrective actions and process improvements.
• Collaborate with factory QM teams and cross-functional groups to close gaps.
• Identify systemic issues and drive preventive measures across projects and factories.

Skills

Quality Management

Project Management

FMEA

Six Sigma

8D

Ishikawa Diagram

VSM

Process Audits

Salesforce

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

• Wendell - North Carolina - United States of America

Here 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’s 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?

Transform the everyday with us!

About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s power grid!

We are looking for a Quality Manager - GIS Factroy Liaison. This position will be based in Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available.

The Quality Manager serves as thesingle point of contact (POC)between the SI EA US organization and assigned manufacturing facilities (primarily Frankfurt) for Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) equipment.

This role is accountable formonitoring, analyzing, and driving improvements in quality performance across US projects, ensuring that factory-originated non-conformances are effectively resolved through validated corrective actions and sustained process improvements.

The position requires strong collaboration with factory Quality Management teams and involvesregular on-site engagement to verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.

• Factory Interface & Ownership
• Act as theprimary quality interfacebetween SI EA US project teams and GIS manufacturing facilities (Frankfurt and others as assigned)
• Ensure clear communication and alignment onquality issues, priorities, and escalation topics
• Represent US customer expectations and project-specific quality requirements to factory teams
• Support alignment across regions to address process gaps and ensure consistency in execution
• Defect Trend Analysis & Reporting
• Review and analyzedefect data across US GIS projects,identifyingrecurring issues, systemic failures, and high-risk areas
• Consolidatedata intotrend reports and actionable insightsfor both US and factory stakeholders
• Drivedata-based prioritizationof improvement initiatives
• Ensure reporting supports reduction ofcost ofpoor qualityand customer-impacting defects
• 8D Review & Corrective Action Validation
• Review and challenge8D reports provided by factoriesfor completeness, accuracy, and depth of root cause analysis
• Ensurecorrective and preventive actions are:
• Clearly defined
• Properly implemented
• Verified for effectiveness (not just closure)
• Drive accountability with factories fortimelyand high-quality responses to customer issues
• Escalate insufficient or ineffective corrective actions
• On-Site Validation & Audit (Quarterly Travel)
• Travel to assigned factories (e.g., Frankfurt)on an as needed basis (ie.Quarterly, bimonthly)to:
• Validate implementation of corrective actions from 8Ds
• Confirm effectiveness of process improvements
• Perform targeted audits on high-risk areas
• Collaborate with factory QM teams to:
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with:
• USQMiP
• Product Care and Engineering
• Factory Quality and Manufacturing teams
• Supportroot cause investigations and resolution of critical field issues
• Drive aclosed-loop feedback systembetween US projects and factories
• Facilitate the negotiation of NCC charge backs between WLL and the factory
• Identifysystemic issues and drivepreventive measures across projects and factories
• Promote the use of structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, FMEA, etc.)
• Ensure lessons learned are:
• Documented
• Shared across teams
• Embedded into processes and standards

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science.
• 7+ years of experience in Quality Management, Project Management or similar roles - preferably in Switchgear manufacturing.
• Experience in core quality tools like FMEA, Six Sigma, 5Why, 8D, Ishikawa Diagram, VSM, Process audits.
• Experience in Salesforce database
• Ability to work in matrix global organization.
• Ability to work on international projects and travel worldwide as the need arises.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge and experience in Switchgear and Motor Control Centers
• Experience working with Data Center, Semi-conductor or Utility customers, a huge plus.
• Data Analytics/ Digitalization skills
• Experience in Project and Lean Management is desirable.
• ASQ or other quality certifications desired.

About Siemens:

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 Siemenshere .

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

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.

• 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 $91,463 - $156,794 annually with a target incentive of 10% 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.

EEO is the 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.

Reasonable Accommodations
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.

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Application Deadline
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 Privacy Notice
California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, clickhere .

Criminal History
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