Quality Manager

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation. Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet.

Join the growing team at our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC! Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles.

Siemens Mobility is looking for a Quality Management (QM) Manager to lead and integrate all quality activities within the manufacturing facility, ensuring end-to-end product and process quality from suppliers through manufacturing to customers. This role provides comprehensive strategic and operational leadership for the Quality function, proactively driving continuous improvement, strengthening quality systems, and fostering a high-performing quality culture. Reporting to the Director of Quality, the QM Manager will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to ensure consistent, compliant, and high-performing quality processes.

This position is an onsite/in-office role at our Lexington, NC location.

As a QM Manager, you will:

• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities to ensure product conformity and maintain accountability and alignment across Supplier, Manufacturing, and Customer Quality functions
• Manage nonconforming material, including containment, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Monitor, analyze and proactively drive improvement of key quality metrics (scrap, rework, customer complaints, audit findings) translating data into clear priorities and action plans, and report performance to leadership
• Lead customer quality issues, including complaints and corrective action responses, ensuring timely and effective resolution
• Evaluate and improve supplier quality performance in collaboration with Procurement and Supplier Quality teams, including performance reviews, audits, and escalation when required
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to support new product introductions, process changes, and risk assessments, providing quality leadership and challenge as needed
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying systemic risks and opportunities and implementing data-driven solutions that deliver sustained improvements in process efficiency and product quality
• Lead, mentor, and develop the quality team, effectively delegating responsibilities, building capability and ownership, and fostering a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the site

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field
• 10 + years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing environment with end-to-end responsibility
• Proven people management and leadership experience, including successfully managing and developing teams and delegating effectively
• Demonstrated ability to define and lead strategic quality initiatives that resulted in long-term improvements within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and quality tools (8D, FMEA, FAI, PPAP, ISO 9001, audits)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership
• Proactive, accountable leader with proven expertise in analytical problem-solving, decision-making, and project execution
• Available to work on-site, Monday through Friday
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Quality Certifications: Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM), or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Proficiency in quality management systems (QMS platforms), including experience leveraging data analytics tools for continuous improvement
• Proficient in gauge R&R studies, control plans, SPC methods, machining, assembly, gauging, and CPK analysis in manufacturing
• Strong technical knowledge with measurement equipment such as CMM, OGP, optical comparators, and other precision inspection tools

We would be impressed if you had:

• Prefer Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Rail Industry Experience in Quality
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
• 401K - 6% company match
• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: . The base salary range for this position in Lexington, NC is $61,200 - $71,910. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:

The pay range for this position is $61,200 - $71,910 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

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