Resident Quality Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

401K with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Orlando, FL is seeking a Resident Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality escalation and containment activities, drive corrective actions, and sustain improvements across critical manufacturing processes.

You will perform structured root cause analyses, conduct process audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to stabilize production, protect customers, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Domestic and international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and process improvement expertise with hands-on Kaizen experience.
• Demonstrate ability to identify technical root causes and define sustainable process enhancements.
• Extensive experience in quality methodologies and manufacturing management across cross-functional teams, especially turbine hot gas parts.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to supplier sites as a dedicated quality escalation resource to stabilize production following disruptions.
• Lead immediate containment activities to protect customers and maintain production continuity.
• Develop and manage supplier recovery plans with milestones, accountability, and executive reporting.
• Conduct structured root cause analysis using industry-standard methodologies to identify true failure mechanisms.
• Perform detailed process audits and manufacturing reviews to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Define, implement, and validate robust corrective and preventive actions addressing issues and systemic weaknesses.
• Partner with supplier industrial engineering and operations teams to improve process capability and quality.
• Monitor, verify, and sustain process improvements through on-site reviews and performance data.

Skills

Problem solving

Process improvement

Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Quality management

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Eng

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As the Resident Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality within our operations. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing, modifying, and applying robust quality evaluation and control systems that enhance our processes and products. You will maintain and oversee quality protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives that elevate our quality assurance practices. Your commitment to excellence will not only safeguard our reputation but also contribute to the overall success and reliability of our projects. Join us in shaping a culture of quality that empowers our organization to achieve its goals.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Deploy to supplier sites as a dedicated quality escalation resource to stabilize production following critical technical, quality, or delivery disruptions.
• Lead immediate containment activities to protect customers, prevent defect escapes, and maintain production continuity.
• Develop and manage supplier recovery plans with clear actions, milestones, accountability, and executive-level reporting.
• Conduct structured root cause analysis using industry-standard problem-solving methodologies to identify true failure mechanisms.
• Perform detailed process audits and manufacturing reviews to identify risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Define, implement, and validate robust corrective and preventive actions that address both immediate issues and systemic weaknesses.
• Partner with supplier industrial engineering and operations teams to improve process capability, product quality, and production efficiency.
• Monitor, verify, and sustain process improvements through on-site reviews and performance data.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement expertise, with hands‑on experience in Kaizen, supplier recovery, and critical manufacturing process reviews.
• Demonstrate ability to identify technical root causes, define sustainable process enhancement.
• Extensive experience in quality methodologies and manufacturing management. A strong background in working with cross‑functional teams, particularly in turbine hot gas parts.
• Ability to travel 20‑30% (both domestically & internationally).
• 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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https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs

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