Group Lead - Receiving Inspections, Quality Management

Company: Siemens Mobility
Location: Lexington
Posted on: October 2, 2024

Job Description:

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.

Position Overview:

We're excited to welcome a Group Lead - Receiving Inspections to our team at Siemens. In this pivotal role, you'll be the driving force behind our receiving inspection team, guiding them with expertise and fostering a culture of excellence. You'll coordinate seamlessly with our Warehouse and Supplier Quality Management to ensure smooth operations and adherence to schedules, while also leading and developing a dedicated team. Your proactive approach and ability to work independently will help maintain our high standards and contribute to our reputation as a leader in the industry. If you're passionate about teamwork, efficiency, and continuous improvement, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact and grow alongside a company recognized for its innovation and excellence.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Independently perform complex inspections and set up new or unique equipment for quality testing.
• Conduct first article inspections of parts and assemblies to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and approve inspection reports, charts, and records detailing quality measures and conformance status.
• Lead and mentor a team of receiving inspectors, providing training and guidance to ensure high standards of inspection and team development.
• Manage defective material containment and execute the purge process as needed.
• Regularly update the Sacramento Receiving department on significant inspection findings.
• Coordinate with Receiving Inspection Management to keep inspection lots current with supplier performance.
• Document deviations with Quality Notifications and Nonconformance reports for purchased parts.
  To thrive in this role, you have:
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Proven experience performing inspections, including Level 2 VT inspections in the past 5+ years.
  • Proficiency with advanced measuring equipment and understanding of Quality Control terminology.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Experience with sophisticated measurement techniques and specification interpretation.
  • Ability to interpret and apply quality control standards effectively.
  • Familiarity with rail manufacturing and relevant industry certifications (e.g., ASQ, AWS, NANCE, SAP) is a plus.
    The work environment involves occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, high places, outdoor conditions, fumes, chemicals, and electrical risks, with a generally loud noise level.
    
    The role requires regular standing and frequent walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Occasionally, it involves sitting, using hands for tasks, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities needed include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
    
    Why you'll love working for Siemens!
    
    • 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
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      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 starting hourly rate is from $23.00 - $26.45 HR. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.
      
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