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Siemens · 7 hours ago

Quality Risk & Compliance Engineer

Buffalo Grove, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $141K/yr

5+ years exp

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. They are seeking a Quality Risk & Compliance Engineer to ensure robust management of product safety and regulatory adherence while driving proactive risk identification and resolution of quality issues across operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingCyber SecurityInternet of Things

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of quality and product safety risks throughout the product lifecycle and operational processes

Ensure continuous adherence to relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., local/international safety regulations, environmental standards), and internal Siemens quality policies

Manage and drive the resolution of urgent and critical quality issues, conducting thorough root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence

Act as a primary point of contact for product safety-related matters, coordinating risk assessments, incident investigations, and necessary safety-driven product modifications or field actions

Support internal and external audits related to quality management systems, product safety, and regulatory compliance, ensuring successful outcomes

Respond to and manage all customer requests such as product validations, quality self-assessments, questionnaires, and audit coordination, ensuring timely and accurate information exchange; this includes driving actions to address identified non-conformances and proactively reducing their recurrence

Develop and implement robust quality controls and processes to prevent non-conformances and ensure compliance with all applicable standards

Drive process continuous improvement and automation by leveraging key technologies such as LLMs, Agentic AI, etc

Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, Legal, and Product Management teams to embed quality, safety, and compliance requirements from design to delivery

Provide expert guidance and training on quality, risk management, and compliance topics to various teams within the organization

Qualification

Quality Management SystemsRisk Assessment MethodologiesRegulatory ComplianceRoot Cause AnalysisQuality EngineeringAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTraining SkillsAI TechnologiesAdvanced Quality CertificationsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field

5+ years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering, with a strong focus on risk management, product safety, and regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment

Proven experience in conducting thorough root cause analysis (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) principles, product safety standards, risk assessment methodologies (e.g., FMEA), and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., UL, FM, ISO)

Experience supporting and participating in internal and external audits, demonstrating strong organizational and documentation skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly assess complex situations and drive effective solutions under pressure

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex compliance and safety requirements clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and respond effectively to urgent situations with a calm and decisive approach

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

Advanced Quality Certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

Experience with specific regulatory bodies or certifications relevant to building technologies (e.g., UL, CE, NFPA, etc.)

Experience leveraging AI technologies (e.g., Large Language Models and agent-based automation) to drive process improvement and operational efficiency