Supplier Quality Engineer

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to work with a global 팀

Medical benefits

Time off/Paid holidays and parental le

Continual learning through Learn@Sieme

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Siemens Energy seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier qualification, PPQ, and quality improvements worldwide. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage root-cause analyses, and partner with design engineers during reviews to support DT/ DTC efforts.

You will lead supplier audits, ensure compliance with ISO/ASME standards, and coach suppliers toward Siemens Energy’s quality processes while traveling up to 50% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering or similar.
• Master’s degree preferred; relevant education/training considered as equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in a technical field or supply chain.
• Experience in supplier qualification, product/process qualification and technical supplier development.
• Ability to lead projects and virtual cross-functional teams in an international setting.
• Welding and coating knowledge; CWI preferred; NACE/AMPP/FROSIO desired.
• Familiarity with ISO and ASME standards; strong analytical, problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; basic commercial knowledge.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%.
• Lead Auditor experience or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and control supplier qualification activities with cross-functional teams.
• Lead PPQ (Product & Process Qualification) with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Plan and optimize Supplier Quality Management Process to ensure quality and cost targets.
• Initiate supplier quality improvement programs and conduct root cause analysis.
• Interface between SQM and design engineers during design reviews and involve suppliers early.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Project management

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Intercultural expertise

Welding knowledge

CWI certification

NACE/AMPP/FROSIO certification

ISO/ASME standards

Education

Bachelor of Science in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join us as a Supplier Quality Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in conducting supplier qualification and development. Imagine working daily with Generation Core Engine parts that meet high technical and quality standards. You will thrive in a multicultural environment, collaborating closely with various departments both locally and globally. By engaging with the global Supply Chain Management (SCM) process, you will utilize digitalization tools to enhance our operations. Your expertise will be crucial in addressing nonconformances through containment, root cause analysis (RCA), and implementing preventative and risk mitigation measures.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Supplier Qualification: You will implement and control the support of the cross-functional supplier selection team with essential quality data, conduct supplier audits, and assess supplier capability and risk.
• Product and Process Qualification: Lead cross-functional teams to perform Product and Process Qualification (PPQ) in accordance with applicable process descriptions and standards, supporting supplier quality measures throughout the entire process chain.
• Supplier Quality Management: Plan, implement, optimize, and control the efficiency of the defined Supplier Quality Management Process, ensuring the requested quality while coaching suppliers to adhere to Siemens Energy’s Quality Management Process and related tools.
• Supplier Improvement: Initiate and implement supplier quality improvement programs, conduct quality root cause analysis, and execute appropriate risk mitigation measures at the supplier level, tracking the implementation and effectiveness of these measures.
• Design Review and Improvement: Act as the main interface between Supplier Quality Management (SQM) and design engineers during design reviews, conducting reviews with suppliers for new designs and initiating early supplier involvement when necessary to support design to localization (DTL) and design to cost (DTC) efforts.

What You Bring

• Fluency in English.
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or a similar discipline is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical field and/or working in Supply Chain.
• Experience in supplier qualification, product/process qualification, and technical supplier development to ensure a global, demand-covering, quality-assured, and cost-effective supply base.
• Proven ability to lead projects and manage virtual cross-functional teams in an international setting. You are a self-starter with strong organizational, strategic, analytical thinking, leadership skills, and intercultural expertise.
• Extensive knowledge in welding and coating, with CWI certification preferred and NACE (AMPP/FROSIO) certification desired.
• Familiarity with ISO and ASME Standards, along with strong analytical thinking and results-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills, with basic commercial knowledge.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and other quality and risk management methodologies.
• Project management experience is preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time; must have or be able to obtain a passport.
• Lead Auditor experience or certification is a plus.

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 over 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

Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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