Substations Quality Manager in Projects (QMiP)

Siemens Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Raleigh seeks an experienced Quality Manager in Projects to oversee quality across Substations programs (AIS, GIS and Substation). You will lead audits, drive supplier quality, and ensure conformity with ISO 9001/14001 while guiding continuous improvements across the project lifecycle.

The role partners with Substations PMs and procurement to embed quality into schedules and budgets, delivering executive dashboards on risk and NCC metrics. Up to 40% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems.
• Experience with internal and supplier audits and audit methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with quality metrics, dashboards and data-driven decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years in EHS, project quality, risk management or QA processes.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and plan/monitor quality activities across projects.
• Define and implement quality requirements aligned with project objectives.
• Perform internal and supplier audits and lead corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support NCC life cycle from detection to containment and root cause analysis.
• Provide executive dashboards on risk, NCCs, supplier quality, and tollgate outcomes.
• Design and deliver training on quality management principles and tools.

Skills

Audit methodologies

Quality metrics

Communication

Time management

PowerPoint

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are seeking an experienced, hardworking, and knowledgeable Quality Manager in Projects to support the Substations business in AIS, GIS, and Substation projects to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing quality management within substation projects, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with quality management requirements. You will lead quality management activities, perform internal and supplier audits, and contribute to supplier quality management initiatives.

We are seeking an experienced, hardworking, and knowledgeable Quality Manager in Projects to support the Substations business in AIS, GIS, and Substation projects to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing quality management within substation projects, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with quality management requirements. You will lead quality management activities, perform internal and supplier audits, and contribute to supplier quality management initiatives.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for ongoing and upcoming projects, identify potential quality risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Plan, execute, and monitor quality management activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring deliverables meet established quality cycles.
• Define and implement quality management requirements in alignment with project objectives and global initiative, ensuring adherence to Siemens Energy standards and best practices.
• Conduct supplier audits to assess quality systems and processes, ensuring suppliers meet Siemens Energy standards and contractual obligations. Collaborate with the procurement team to develop and implement supplier quality management strategies, fostering strong relationships with suppliers to enhance service and product quality.
• Plan and conduct internal quality audits to assess compliance with established processes and identify areas for improvement. Prepare detailed audit reports and follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of non-conformities. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, employing methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to enhance project outcomes.
• Ensure all project activities comply with relevant ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001) and industry regulations. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of quality management trends, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Support in the Non-Conformity Management (NCC) lifecycle, by being a part of detection, containment, and root cause analysis. Support in maintenance of NCC metrics (count, severity, time-to-containment, time-to-closure, recurrence rate) and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with the Substations business Project Managers (PMs) to integrate quality into schedules, budgets, and scope baselines and provide executive-ready dashboards and status updates on risk, NCCs, supplier quality, and tollgate outcomes, while championing a culture of prevention, transparency, and accountability.
• Design and deliver training programs for project teams on quality management principles, tools, and best practices. Mentor and coach team members to foster a culture of quality awareness and accountability. Analyze quality data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes of defects, and opportunities for process optimization.

What You Bring

• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems. Proven experience in conducting internal and supplier audits, with a strong understanding of audit methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable speaking to groups and explaining sophisticated concepts.
• Solid substation expertise – covering AIS, transformers, breakers, MV/HV gas-insulated switchgear, and balance-of-plant (BOP) equipment – paired with a strong work ethic, a continuous learning mindset, and preferably Quality certifications are preferred
• Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in quality metrics, dashboards, data-driven decision-making and MS Office, especially PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or minimum of 3-5 years of experience in EHS, project quality, risk management or quality assurance processes
• Travel 40%
• 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.

About The Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

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 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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