Position OverviewAs a
Factory Commissioning Supervisor, you will lead the final and most critical phase of the manufacturing process, ensuring rail vehicles meet the highest standards before delivery to our customers. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing a team of test technicians, driving safety, quality, and operational excellence while fostering an engaged, high-performing culture. Reporting into manufacturing leadership, you'll supervise a growing organization currently consisting of approximately 22 team members and expanding significantly over the next several months. Success in this role requires a strong technical foundation, proven people leadership experience, and a passion for continuous improvement.
This position is scheduled for
1st Shift: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The selected candidate will complete an initial training period on 1st shift for approximately 2-4 weeks before transitioning into their permanent schedule.
What You'll Do- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 20+ test technicians, with responsibility for safety, health, and welfare of all team members.
- Drive adherence to established guidelines, processes, and procedures while achieving safety, quality, and schedule objectives.
- Supervise testing activities for new products and support resolution of technical and operational challenges.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and team performance.
- Manage employee engagement through effective communication, motivation, and relationship building.
- Monitor performance of direct reports and take proactive action to sustain high performance standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute factory commissioning schedules.
- Contribute to budget planning activities and monitor departmental spending against plan.
- Support final customer inspections and ensure products meet required standards before delivery.
- Help scale and strengthen a growing operation through effective leadership and talent development.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience supervising teams in an industrial setting.
- Strong communication, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.
- Proficiency troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Self-directed mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining a strong safety culture.
Preferred Qualifications- MRP/ERP system experience.
- Modeling software knowledge.
- Expert-level electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Experience leading testing, commissioning, or manufacturing operations teams.
Why Join Siemens Mobility?- Lead a critical operation that supports final product quality and customer acceptance.
- Influence the growth and development of a rapidly expanding team.
- Work with innovative transportation technologies that are shaping the future of rail.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders across manufacturing, engineering, and operations.
- Join a company recognized for innovation, operational excellence, and employee engagement.
Why You'll Love Working for SiemensAt Siemens Mobility, we invest in our people and provide the resources, benefits, and opportunities to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
- 11 paid holidays and 18 days of paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) with a 6% company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day 1
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and commuter benefits
- Freedom and flexibility that support a healthy work-life balance
- Opportunity to help solve some of the world's most significant transportation and infrastructure challenges
- Exposure to innovative, cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic manufacturing environment
- Competitive total rewards package, including a 5% incentive compensation opportunity
- Tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, and extensive online learning resources to support your career growth
- Opportunities to contribute innovative ideas and be recognized for them
- Employee discounts and additional perks beyond our retirement and PTO offerings
If you're a technical leader who enjoys developing people, solving complex challenges, and driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
You'll Benefit FromSiemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $105,165 - $123,551 annually with a target incentive of 5% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
