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Siemens · 5 hours ago

Supplier Quality Engineer- PPAP, EV Charging

Siemens is committed to enabling sustainable progress through technology. They are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for ensuring supplier quality through audits, qualification processes, and continuous improvement initiatives, while bridging suppliers, R&D, purchasing, and field teams to resolve quality concerns.

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Responsibilities

Plan and conduct supplier audits in accordance with VDA 6.3 standards
Evaluate and qualify new and existing suppliers, focusing on compliance and performance
Lead supplier qualification efforts and define quality requirements
Ensure PPAP documentation and results meet performance, process capability, and compliance expectations
Make final decisions regarding supplier PPAP requirements and approvals
Handle documentation, meeting coordination, and feedback distribution
Coordinate and negotiate standardized Quality Assurance Agreements (QAAs)
Supervise the implementation of QAAs across the supplier base
Design, maintain, and implement supplier quality system regulations and processes
Promote supplier performance improvement and support suppliers in corrective and preventive actions
Analyze error history and lead sustainable root cause analysis
Implement supplier development programs to enhance quality and reliability
Function as a bridge connecting suppliers, research and development, procurement, and field/customer teams to tackle quality or supply challenges
Coordinate complaint handling for defective purchased parts, including communication with suppliers and internal collaborators
Support purchasing in recovering additional costs resulting from non-conformities
Coordinate projects related to material group strategy, non-conformity cost reduction, and productivity improvement
Collaborate with international partner plants to align and optimize supplier quality strategies

Qualification

Supplier AuditingPPAP ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisQuality Assurance AgreementsContinuous ImprovementTech-SavvyOrganizedQuality-FocusedBilingual English/GermanCritical ThinkingClear Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, such as mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or electrical engineering OR 3+ years of vocational training plus an additional 5+ years in a technician role
5 years of experience in various areas of production and/or development/quality management
3+ years of experience with the following: Addressing supplier performance and supply issues through root cause analysis and collaboration with suppliers, R&D, and field/customer teams
3+ years of experience with the following: Leading PPAP activities, documentation and conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance, qualification, and continuous improvement
3+ years of experience with the following: Implementing quality and problem-solving methods (8D, FMEA, Ishikawa, PDCA) with strong technical understanding of drawings, standards, and regulations
3+ years of experience with the following: Demonstrating critical thinking, independent decision-making, and clear communication of actionable insights
3+ years of experience with the following: Being tech-savvy, organized, and quality-focused with a passion for learning and collaboration
Ability to travel 25-30%, including light international travel
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred

Advanced engineering degree
Experience working with electronic or electrical component suppliers is highly preferred
Bilingual English/ German

Company

Siemens empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.01B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-02-20Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2024-09-17Grant· $1.5M
2024-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $332.4M

Leadership Team

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Cedrik Neike
CEO Digital Industries
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Nicola Bates
President and CEO of Siemens Capital
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