Repair Quality Engineer

Description

• Interface with procurement and order management on supplier quality topics.
• Assessment of supplier's quality and inspection capabilities through audit focused on quality management system & processes etc.
• Identify and initiate containment on any identified non-conformances. Follow-up with root cause corrective and preventive action as needed.
• Support supplier evaluation based on regular analysis of supplier quality performance. Initiate and implement supplier quality improvement programs, quality root cause analysis and definition of appropriate risk mitigation measures at the supplier.
• Assist Repair Strategy team in identifying new suppliers and provide recommendations for repair strategy.
• Review inspections and test plans according to Siemens Energy drawings and specifications.
• Perform product inspections during and after execution of Product and Process Qualification. Inspection includes visual, dimensional & geometrical, functional test and review of inspection reports.
• Business partner for RSUs quality organizations. Representing your team in local quality meetings and coordinating related actions.
• Support Product and Process Qualification (PPQ) providing quality and technical support to suppliers to succeed in meeting Siemens Energy technical and quality requirements for repair processes.
• Approve supplier qualification elements via submitted Manufacturing Quality Control Plan and FMEAs.
• Comply with and implement the protocols, policies, guidelines, and proficiencies of the current integral management system (EHS, Quality etc.)
• Main interface to repair supplier on quality aspects. Collaborate with repair engineering to refine processes to increase manufacturability to improve quality and decrease costs.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel 30-40% of time.
• Fluent in English is a must.
• Computer skills: MS Office
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.), preferably with an Engineering focus, Business, or related field with 5+ years proven industry experience.
• Good knowledge of materials and their properties, as well as understanding of basic production and repair techniques such as welding, heat treatments, hardening, mechanical processing, coatings, and related inspection techniques.
• Experience in Supplier Chain Management is a plus
• Knowledge of gas turbine components with gas turbine repair experience is a plus.
• Preferred skills: ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Lean / Six Sigma, Quality Module for SAP
• Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
• Excellent team skills with demonstrated ability to motivate in achieving desired results.
• Experience in leading projects and working with virtual cross-functional teams.
• Solid communication and presentation skills as well as the ability to develop good working relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Ability to work without supervision to fulfill the tasks.
• Experience in Product and Process Qualification process which is equivalent to PPAP / APQP.
• Willing to learn new skills such as EHS aspects of supplier surveillance.
• Basic knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing methods, standardization, and the interpretation of technical drawings.

Benefits

• Family building benefits
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Parental leave
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance