Rolling Stock Quality Control Inspector

Help Move America — One Railcar at a Time

For 160+ years, Siemens has powered progress across infrastructure, electrification, and transportation. Today, our Mobility team blends rail automation with digital innovation to make systems safer, more reliable, and more sustainable. Join us in Lexington, NC, where our world-class passenger railcar facility anchors the Rolling Stock Division — the North American leader in passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles.

Your Shift

Monday–Thursday, 4:00 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.

A Day in the Life

You clock in as the line hums to life. Stainless and carbon-steel car bodies take shape around you — each one destined to carry thousands safely. As a Quality Inspector I, you’re the last word on fit, finish, and function:

• Carry out critical, non-routine visual, dimensional, test, and functional inspections across components, assemblies, equipment, systems, supplies, and materials.
• Set up specialized equipment and interpret data from multiple sources to execute complex inspection procedures .
• Perform first article inspections on parts and assemblies when needed.
• Apply established quality checks and document findings with precision.
• Identify and manage discrepant material , understand part flow, and drive resolution actions.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED.
• Foundational knowledge of assembly and production processes.
• Manufacturing experience; quality assurance exposure preferred.
• Familiarity with inspection methods/equipment and confidence with complex shop math .
• Fluency reading and using blueprints, specifications, engineering drawings, materials lists, and inspection standards .
• At least 1 year working with or alongside quality functions.
• Willingness to travel to Sacramento, California for training — an initial trip of at least two weeks, with additional visits as needed.

How We Work Safely

We prioritize employee well-being and support comfort and safety in all working conditions.

• Comfort working at times in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands to handle objects/tools.
• Frequent verbal communication; occasional tasks may require detecting odors.
• Capable of lifting and/or moving up to 40 lbs .
• Vision: close and distance, color differentiation, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Why You’ll Love Siemens

• PTO and holiday pay — starting Day 1
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, and Commuter Benefits — starting Day 1
• Work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve big real-world challenges
• Engaging, fast-evolving environment with pioneering technology
• Competitive total rewards package
• Tuition Reimbursement, Mentor Programs, online learning, and rewards for innovative ideas
• Employee perks and discounts

Work Authorization

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

Compensation & Benefits Info

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

The base hourly rate for this position in Lexington, NC is $19.00 – $23.18 . The hourly rate may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.