Quality Control and Testing Manager

Siemens • Knightdale, NC

31d • $102,459 - $175,644 • Onsite

About The Position

Siemens is launching a new manufacturing facility in Knightdale, NC, producing integrated electrical skid assemblies for data centers, utility, renewable energy, and industrial customers. We are looking for a Quality Control & Testing Manager for our new Skid Assembly facility in Knightdale, NC. This is a unique opportunity to establish quality systems, drive ISO certification, and create a culture of operational excellence from the ground up. In this role, you will lead the quality and testing organization for a new Siemens manufacturing facility, establish ISO-certified quality systems and scalable processes, drive continuous improvement, defect prevention, and customer satisfaction, ensure successful testing and validation of integrated solutions, and help shape the plant culture, standards, and long-term operational strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 5+ years of quality engineering, quality management, testing, or manufacturing quality experience
• Experience implementing and maintaining quality management systems and ISO standards
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes
• Experience with structured problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of manufacturing measurement and testing equipment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electrical testing of low-voltage power and control systems (similar or equivalent to NFPA CESCP)
• Familiarity with switchgear, transformers, protection systems, power distribution, BESS, or renewable energy applications
• Experience with APQP, AS9145, 8D, Lean, or continuous improvement methodologies, e.g. ASQ certification
• Software application knowledge including SieOps, Salesforce, SAP, and MS Teams
• 6S methodology knowledge and certification
• Experience in metal fabrication, electrical assembly, or industrial manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Lead daily quality inspection and testing operations
• Develop and maintain quality management systems, inspections, tool tracking and calibration and testing protocols
• Prepare the facility for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certification
• Lead internal audits, corrective actions, and root cause investigations
• Drive quality performance through KPIs, yield improvement, defect reduction, and cost-of-quality initiatives
• Support production teams through daily Tier and GEMBA engagements
• Partner with Supplier Quality to improve incoming quality and supplier performance
• Oversee NCRs, RMAs, and customer quality concerns
• Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence with emphasis on Siemens' Zero Harm safety culture

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available.
• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees.
• The pay range for this position is $102,459 - $175,644 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager