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 Project Entity Grid Technologies business by qualifying, monitoring, and developing electrical system suppliers globally!

How You’ll Make an Impact

- Support and lead multi-functional teams by assessing supplier capabilities, auditing supplier quality management systems/processes, and implementing Product and Process Qualification (PPQ) on electrical parts in line with applicable process descriptions and standards. Includes planning, tracking, and reporting achievements, managing budget/resource needs, supporting supplier quality assurance, and approving processes via Manufacturing Quality Control Plans.

- Perform supplier oversight and product inspections during project execution to ensure compliance with specifications. Inspection types include visual, dimensional, weld, coating, traceability, quality records review, and Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) such as transformer routine/type tests, MCC production/type tests, and other electrical equipment verifications.

- Manage Nonconformance by identifying and initiating containment actions, coordinating corrective measures, and verifying preventive actions to ensure timely resolution and recurrence prevention.

- Drive Supplier Development by evaluating performance, analyzing quality data, implementing improvement programs, conducting root cause analysis, and defining appropriate risk mitigation measures.

- Coordinate Controlling and Reporting by generating regular supplier quality performance reports, supervising improvement actions, and assisting commodity strategic buyers with procurement strategies and project planning.

- Maintain and manage Supplier Quality Management tools and databases to ensure accuracy, transparency, and accessibility. Typical supplier equipment includes MCC, switchgear, switchboards, panel boards, UPS, transformers, disconnect switches, heat exchangers, batteries & charging systems, cables, switchyard steel, bus duct, and piping.

What You Bring

- You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience or higher in electrical engineering or a similar field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

- At least 10 years preferred professional experience in supplier quality management, quality management, or engineering in the Power Generation or Power Transmission Industry. Position Class can be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

- Proven expertise in supplier evaluation, qualification, technical development, and auditing (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), ensuring a global, quality-assured, and efficient supply base; skilled in developing international suppliers, particularly in Global Value Sourcing countries.

- Strong technical background in HV, MV, and LV electrical systems/components, with extensive knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and UL standards.

- Accomplished project leader experienced in managing virtual, multi-functional, international teams; recognized for strategic, analytical, and intercultural skills; willing to travel domestically/internationally up to 40%.

- 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

Our Corporate and Global Functions are essential in driving the company's critical 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 customers, 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.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

- 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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