Supplier Quality Engineer – Electrical Systems

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Supplier Quality & Development Organization is responsible for securing the best performing supply base in quality, reliability, and safety. In this role you will be directly supporting the Gas Services Central Global Customer Operations business by monitoring and continuously improving electrical system suppliers globally.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Supplier Monitoring: Perform supplier oversight and product inspections for regular project execution to ensure compliance with specification. Inspection types include visual, dimensional, weld, coating, traceability, quality records, Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT), etc. FAT examples can include transformer routine & type tests, MCC production & type tests, etc.
• Supplier Audit Program: Perform routine audits according to supplier risk categorization and audit program. Audits are according to ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001.
• Nonconformance Management: Identify and initiate containment on any identified non-conformances. Follow-up with corrective action as necessary.
• Supplier Development: Support supplier evaluation based on regular analysis of supplier quality. Initiate and implement supplier quality improvement programs, quality root cause analysis and definition of appropriate risk mitigation measures at the supplier.
• Controlling and Reporting: Generate periodical quality performance reports and ensure appropriate improvement actions are initiated.
• Typical equipment of suppliers in scope includes MCC, Switchgear, Switchboards, Panel Boards, UPS, Transformers, Static Excitation Systems, Static Frequency Converters, Batteries & Charging Systems, E-houses, Cables, and Bus Ducting. Manage various Supplier Quality Management tools and databases. Ensure data quality and transparency.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or a similar field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• At least 5+ years preferred professional experience in supplier quality management, quality management, or engineering in the Power Generation or Power Transmission Industry.
• You have experience performing supplier evaluation, qualification, product/ process qualification & technical supplier development to provide a global, demand covering, quality assured and cost-effective supply base for responsible suppliers!
• Strong understanding of HV, MV, and LV electrical systems and components.
• Extensive knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and UL and knowledge and experience in auditing. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Understanding of Lean Practices, and applying quality tools and methods (5S, PDCA, FMEA, RCA, 5 WHY, Poka Yoke).
• Experience leading projects and running virtual multi-functional teams in an international environment. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 35% of the time. Must have or be able to obtain a passport.

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

Strategic Procurement
Our team is actively supporting the Siemens Energy Procurement Transformation, a global initiative launched to optimize the functionality of Siemens Energy Procurement, both with focus on the organization and on digitalization opportunities.