Senior Supplier Quality Expert - Energy Transformers

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401K match

Parental leave

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte's Power Transformers facility is seeking a Supplier Quality Expert to lead supplier qualifications, audits, and resolution of quality issues, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and delivering robust supplier controls.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing, mentor the Supplier Quality team, and travel up to 30% to support domestic and international supplier activities while advancing energy transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in an engineering discipline with 8+ years in supplier quality or related field.
• Experience leading supplier qualifications, development programs, audits, escalations and corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of quality and risk management methodologies (8D, FMEA, CAPA).
• Auditing experience to ISO 9001; Lead Auditor preferred; knowledge of VDA 6.3 valued.
• Technical understanding of power transformers, drawings, specs, and supplier process controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality management across assigned commodities and suppliers for power transformer production.
• Drive supplier qualification, audits, risk management, readiness assessments, and corrective actions.
• Manage nonconformance, root cause analysis, CAPA, and supplier development programs.
• Act as technical lead for the Supplier Quality team; mentor and coordinate priorities.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Project Management to embed quality from design to production.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance during supplier activities.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Audits

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

ISO 9001

Risk management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or master's in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/Materials/Manufacturing engineering

Tools

Lead Auditor ISO 9001

VDA 6.3 audits

Quality management software

Job description

Siemens Energy in Charlotte's Power Transformers facility is seeking a Supplier Quality Expert to lead supplier qualifications, audits, and resolution of quality issues, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and delivering robust supplier controls.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing, mentor the Supplier Quality team, and travel up to 30% to support domestic and international supplier activities while advancing energy transition.