Supplier Quality Engineer (US)

Siemens Energy; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off and holidays

401K with company match

Family building benefits and parental,

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) in Fort Payne, Alabama to lead supplier qualification, PPQ activities, and global supplier development. The role focuses on ensuring quality across the supplier base, with involvement in design reviews and early supplier engagement for new designs.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years in technical/supply chain roles, and strong analytical, intercultural, and project-management skills; travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a technical or supply chain role with supplier qualification.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and experience leading international projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification activities and audits.
• Drive product and process qualification (PPQ) with cross-functional teams.
• Plan and optimize Supplier Quality Management processes and tools.
• Initiate supplier quality improvement programs and risk mitigation.
• Participate in design reviews and early supplier involvement for new designs.

Skills

Supplier qualification

PPQ/Process qualification

Global project leadership

Welding/coating knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering

Master’s degree desired

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.

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to conduct supplier qualification and development in Fort Payne, Alabama. The position allows for daily experience with Generation Core Engine parts with high technical/quality level, and work in a multi-cultural environment with different departments locally and globally. SQEs closely collaborate with our global SCM process and uses digitalization tools to improve our processes, address nonconformances by conducting containment, RCA, and implements preventative measures & risk mitigation measures.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Supplier Qualification: Implement and control the support of the multi-functional supplier selection team with required quality data; conduct supplier audit and supplier capability or capacity audit and assessment of supplier risk.
• Product and Process Qualification: Lead multi-functional teams to perform Product and Process Qualification (PPQ) according to applicable process descriptions and standards. Support the supplier quality measures along the complete process chain.
• Supplier Quality Management: Planning, implementation, optimization and controlling of the efficiency of the defined Supplier Quality Management Process (procedures, guidelines and tools), to ensure the requested quality. Coaching supplier to follow Siemens Energy Quality Management Process and usage related tools.
• Supplier Improvement: Initiate and implement supplier quality improvement programs, quality root cause analysis and implementation of appropriate risk mitigation measurements at the supplier. Track implementation and effectiveness of measures.
• Design Review and Improvement (supplier early involvement): Participate design review as main interface of SQM with design engineers. Conduct design review with suppliers for new design. Initiate early supplier involvement for new design if necessary. Support DTL (design to localization) and DTC (design to cost) effort.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or related field; Master’s degree desired. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• 5 or more years of experience in a technical or supply chain role. Experience in supplier qualification, product/process qualification, and technical supplier development to ensure a quality, cost-effective global supply base. Those with more experience may be considered for an adequate level.
• Proficient in leading international projects and virtual multi-functional teams, with strong self-starting, strategic, analytical, and intercultural skills.
• Extensive knowledge in welding and coating, with CWI and NACE (AMPP/FROSIO) certifications preferred, alongside familiarity with ISO & ASME Standards and strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, basic commercial knowledge, familiarity with root cause analysis, and risk management methodologies.
• Willing to travel up to 50%, lead auditor experience or certification and project management experience preferred.

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

OurCorporate and Global Functionsare essential in driving the company's strategic initiatives and ensuring operational excellence across various departments, business areas, and regions. These roles support our vision to become the most valued energy technology company in the world. As part of our team, you contribute to our vision by shaping the global energy transition, partnering with our internal and external stakeholders, and conducting business responsibly and in compliance with legal requirements and regulations.

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.

• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits and parental leave

EqualEmployment Opportunity Statement

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