Supplier Quality Engineer - Controls, Digitalization & Nuclear

Siemens Energy; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer for Controls, Digitalization and Nuclear to drive data-powered performance and robust quality systems across the organization. You will own KPIs, lead improvements, and solve complex challenges with authority.

The role focuses on supplier performance, audits, and strategic development, requiring strong analytical skills, Six Sigma/Lean experience, and readiness to travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• Proven expertise in supplier quality in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and APQP; Six Sigma / Lean methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving, including RCA and risk assessment.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% and work in a global, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• 40% Supplier Performance & Data Management: Define, monitor, and report KPIs/SLAs; manage supplier quality data; lead data-driven resolution of complex quality issues; provide regular reports and insights.
• 40% Quality Auditing & Process Optimization: Plan/perform supplier audits; drive continuous improvement; manage non-conformance; lead strategic quality projects.
• 20% Strategic Supplier Development & Risk Mitigation: Identify/evaluate/manage suppliers; qualify/certify new suppliers; coach suppliers; delegate work to team members.

Skills

Quality management

Supplier performance

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Lean

APQP

SAP modules

Data analysis

Project ownership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/Quality Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Step into a high‑impact role where your expertise shapes the future of our global supply base. As our Supplier Quality Engineer for Controls, Digitalization and Nuclear, you’ll be the driving force behind data‑powered performance, smarter processes, and rock‑solid quality systems across Controls & Digitalization, including nuclear. You’ll own the metrics that matter, lead meaningful improvements, and solve complex challenges with confidence and authority.

A Snapshot of Your Day

Step into a high‑impact role where your expertise shapes the future of our global supply base. As our Supplier Quality Engineer for Controls, Digitalization and Nuclear, you’ll be the driving force behind data‑powered performance, smarter processes, and rock‑solid quality systems across Controls & Digitalization, including nuclear. You’ll own the metrics that matter, lead meaningful improvements, and solve complex challenges with confidence and authority.

If you’re a proven specialist who thrives on elevating standards, influencing strategy, and turning data into decisive action, this is your opportunity to make a visible, business‑critical difference.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• 40% Supplier Performance & Data Management
  • Define, monitor, and report on supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to drive performance.
  • Oversee the management of supplier quality data, ensuring data integrity and developing dashboards for KPI reporting and trend analysis.
  • Lead the data-driven resolution of complex supplier quality issues, performance gaps, and service level deviations.
  • Provide regular performance reports and data-driven insights to management and stakeholders.
• 40% Quality Auditing & Process Optimization
  • Plan and conduct comprehensive supplier audits (process, product, system) to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards like ISO 9001.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects using methodologies like Six Sigma or Lean to optimize supplier quality processes and workflows.
  • Manage the non-conformance process, leading root cause analysis (RCA) and verifying the implementation of effective corrective actions (CAPA).
  • Act as a subject matter expert, leading strategic projects focused on the optimization of supplier quality processes.
• 20% Strategic Supplier Development & Risk Mitigation
  • Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure adherence to Siemens Energy's quality standards and policies.
  • Identify, qualify, and certify new or alternative suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks and support new product development (NPD) initiatives.
  • Coach and develop suppliers through targeted training and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance their quality capabilities.
  • Coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level professionals on specific quality projects or tasks.

Required

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field, with proven expertise in supplier quality, industrial/manufacturing environments, and complex project ownership—bonus points for nuclear industry experience.
• Strong expertise in Quality Management, Supplier Performance, Quality Assurance & Control, ISO 9000 standards, and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis, investigations, and risk assessment.
• Certifications include Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.
• Skilled in process improvement and methodologies, including internal auditing, continuous improvement, Six Sigma, and working with SAP modules.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, thrives in matrix organizations, highly organized and meticulous, hands‑on “can-do” attitude, and eager to learn and adapt continuously.
• Experienced in global, multicultural environments with diverse stakeholders, strong English communication (German a plus), flexible for travel up to 40%, and thrives collaborating in internationally distributed teams.
• Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment.

Preferred

• N299

About The Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

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/Benefits

• 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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