Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

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.

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Position Overview:

Join Siemens Mobility’s Rolling Stock Division in Lexington, NC, where innovation meets impact. As a Quality Inspector, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance in our passenger railcar manufacturing operations. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional passionate about quality assurance and continuous improvement in a dynamic, team-driven environment.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Leads critical non-routine visual, dimensional, mechanical, electrical test and functional inspections on a wide variety of components, assemblies, equipment, systems, supplies and materials.
• Works independently to perform complex and critical inspection processes, requiring special set-ups of new or unique equipment and interpretation of test data from a variety of sources.
• Trains and/or oversees the work of less experienced inspectors
• May conduct first article inspection of parts and assemblies.
• Prepares, approves inspection reports, charts, and records regarding quality measures, conformance status, and quantity of material processed.
• Leads root cause evaluations and corrective actions utilizing quality tools.
• Prepares charts and simple statistical analysis.
• Coordinates ordering of consumables and small tools for department use
• Ensures assigned areas meet 6S standards and submits equipment maintenance requests
• Works effectively in a Team environment
• Safety First Approach
• Understanding of QMS, Microsoft, SAP and ISO standards
• Well versed in Metrology tools for measurements and inspections
• Must have good handwriting skills
• Must have the ability to solve complex practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• HS Diploma or GED equivalency is a minimum requirement and directly related work experience will also be considered.
• 2 years or more in quality department operations
• Knowledge of TEAMS/SharePoint 2013, Teams, SAP and other MS products
• Knowledge of document control standards and protocols
• Knowledge of prevailing codes (ISO 9001:2015) is preferred.
• Knowledge of Rolling Stock and Rolling Stock components is preferred.
• Strong background in use of metrology tooling
• 5% travel

Physical Demands:

Siemens Mobility prioritizes employee well-being and provides resources to support comfort and safety in all working conditions.

• Candidates should be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment when required
• Job duties may require standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using hands to handle objects or tools
• Frequent verbal communication is necessary; occasional tasks may involve detecting odors
• Ability to lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds is required
• Specific vision abilities include:
• Close and distance vision
• Color differentiation
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay - starting day 1!
• 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: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html.  The base salary range for this position in Lexington, NC is $19.00/hr - $26.66/hr. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.