Supplier Quality Manager

Siemens Energy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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Supplier Quality Manager

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Manager in Supplier Quality Engineering, your day is dynamic and impactful. You start by leading your team in assessing supplier capabilities and ensuring compliance with Siemens Energy standards. Engaging with suppliers and commodity managers, you facilitate early involvement in product development, fostering collaboration across global teams. Throughout the day, you oversee the resolution of quality issues, guiding your team in conducting Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective actions. You also monitor supplier performance, coordinating acceptability assessments and communicating risks to ensure effective mitigation strategies. Your leadership not only drives quality improvements but also strengthens relationships within the supply chain, making each day a vital contribution to the success of the organisation.

How You'll Make an Impact as a Manager

• Supplier Qualification and Auditing: Lead a multi-functional team in assessing and auditing supplier capabilities to ensure compliance with Siemens Energy standards.
• Product and Process Qualifications: Direct teams in executing Product and Process Qualifications (PPQ), providing guidance to suppliers in adhering to Siemens Energy's Quality Management Process and tools.
• Supplier Quality Supervision: Oversee supplier quality performance, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and initiating quality improvement programs and risk mitigation strategies.
• Early Supplier Involvement and Collaboration: Facilitate early engagement with suppliers during the product development process, collaborating closely with the global supplier quality team, international partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring and Communication: Continuously monitor and report on supplier quality performance, coordinate component acceptability assessments, and effectively communicate risks to ensure timely mitigation and improvement efforts.

What You Bring to the Team

• Technical and Engineering Expertise: A robust background in Engineering, R&D, or Production Technology is essential, with additional experience in machining, castings, coatings, forgings, or welding being advantageous.
• Holistic Supply Chain Management: A comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics, with the ability to prioritize critical issues and ensure seamless operations.
• Quality and Risk Management Proficiency: Expertise in quality methodologies (5 Whys, FMEA, 8D, RCA) and risk management, focusing on product functionality, delivery, cost, and resource constraints.
• Interpersonal and Cultural Competence: Strong interpersonal skills and experience in working with diverse international teams, promoting cultural understanding and collaboration.
• Commitment and Willingness to Travel: A demonstrated commitment to teamwork and structured work habits, along with a readiness to travel as required for the role.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division is leading the way in energy transformation through low-emission power generation and decarbonization. Equipped with brand new technologies, our team is committed to delivering pioneering solutions that advance Siemens Energy's vision. We foster a culture of excellence and collaboration, where every team member contributes significantly to crafting the future of energy.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Flexible working arrangements to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Access to brand new technology and resources.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that values your contributions.