Supplier Quality Engineer
About the Role
Step into a high-impact role where your expertise shapes the future of our global supply base. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, 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.
Responsibilities
- Supplier Performance & Data Management (40%)
- 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.
- Quality Auditing & Process Optimization (40%)
- 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.
- Strategic Supplier Development & Risk Mitigation (20%)
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
About the Team
Our Gas Services division offers low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. This includes zero or low emission power generation, all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines, and generators. Decarbonization opportunities are provided through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
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. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
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