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About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:

The Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing into our Future Grids portfolio and applications to create the power distribution grid of the future. Our comprehensive portfolio meets the growing technical requirements of today’s and tomorrow’s power grid!

We are looking for a Quality Manager in Projects - QMiP. This position will be based in Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available.

Acting as an expert and partner, in this individual contributor role, the QMiP supports, advises the Project Man­ager and the Project Team in the planning, implementation and coordination of project-spe­cific quality assurance actions in compliance with the defined processes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the project quality in the Electrification and Automation business unit.
• Lead customer facing QMiP responsibilities for large industrial end users, data center or Semi-conductor clients.
• Work closely with the project execution team to ensure the customer quality management requirements and ensure the development, control and implementation of a quality plan (including quality assurance measures such as review / test / validation / internal audit / customer complaint).
• Ensure cross-functional cooperation with Procurement, Logistics, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service and relevant suppliers to achieve quality business goals.
• Adapt and provide a project-specific management system including project documentation, regulations, methods and IT tools, following a risk-based approach.
• Ensure professional non-conformance (NC) management.
• Coach project team members in agile/lean methods.
• Ensure the implementation of quality improvement methods and improves process performance management (e.g., 8D, RCA, FMEA).
• Select innovative digital solutions to improve project quality.
• Ensure the implementation and improvement of project quality reporting as integrated part of project reporting.
• Contribute to project planning to ensure that project-specific, quality-relevant requirements are considered starting with sales phase. Initiate training for project employees with regards to quality (e.g., methods and processes).
• Advise and/or conduct quality-related methodology/tools (esp. risk management, identify and conduct relevant lessons learned, Quality Gates, NC management, root cause analysis, etc.).

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science.
• 7+ years of experience in Medium Voltage business in Quality Management, Project Management or similar roles.
• Experience in core quality tools like FMEA, Six Sigma, 5Why, 8D, Ishikawa Diagram, VSM, Process audits.
• Data Analytics/ Digitalization skills
• Experience in Salesforce database
• Ability to work in matrix global organization.
• Flexibility to work on international projects and travel worldwide as the need arises (~15-20% travel).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge and experience in Switchgear and Motor Control Centers
• Experience working with Data Center, Semi-conductor or Utility customers, a huge plus.
• Experience in Project and Lean Management is desirable.
• ASQ or other quality certifications desired.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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