Senior Quality Engineer- Rolling Stock
About The Position
Siemens Mobility is seeking a Factory Quality Engineer to work hands-on in manufacturing operations and support quality across manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and testing. The role partners with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Project Management to resolve nonconformances, lead structured problem solving, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. The engineer uses data and technical expertise to identify trends, anticipate risks, and deliver measurable quality improvements. Responsibilities include managing nonconforming material issues, reviewing engineering and inspection documentation, leading root-cause analysis, and reducing rework, scrap, and Cost of Poor Quality. The position may involve working in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather when required or applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing/Industrial, or Quality Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 5–8 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Quality, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of manufacturing quality, nonconformance management, root-cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
- Ability to use data to investigate complex manufacturing issues and work hands-on on the factory floor while balancing production urgency with product quality.
- Strong written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, including explaining technical issues to varied audiences, building relationships, influencing without direct authority, and constructively challenging processes.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and persistently drive issues to resolution.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in rail, transportation, automotive, heavy equipment, or complex manufacturing.
- Experience with electrical and/or mechanical assembly.
Responsibilities
- Support quality across manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and testing on the shop floor.
- Partner with Production and Manufacturing Engineering to identify, contain, investigate, and resolve product and process quality issues.
- Manage nonconforming material issues from documentation through timely closure, support Material Review Board reviews, and coordinate technical dispositions.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection criteria to ensure requirements are understood and implemented.
- Lead root-cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone tools.
- Partner with teams to implement corrective and preventive actions and verify their effectiveness.
- Improve recurring quality issues to reduce rework, scrap, and Cost of Poor Quality and strengthen prevention and quality ownership.
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits
- Target incentive of 10% of base salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
