Siemens

Quality Management Systems Supervisor

Siemens$102K — $175K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or related fields preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
  • 5+ years in quality management or Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • 2+ years in supervisory or leadership roles within quality.
  • Experience with QMS implementation and maintenance in a manufacturing setting.
  • Familiarity with key quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
  • Proficient in ERP systems, particularly SAP, and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Establish and maintain quality documentation including policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory quality requirements.
  • Coordinate internal and external quality audits and manage corrective actions.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for quality issues.
  • Support risk assessments and quality planning for the facility startup.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality requirements into operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Employee resource programs accessible via Siemens benefits portal.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work environment focused on quality culture.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Quality Management System (QMS) Supervisor to support our new Manufacturing Facility. As part of the facility startup team, you will play a key role in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) required to support operational readiness and long-term manufacturing excellence. You will help build the foundation for a world-class quality culture while ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and corporate quality requirements.

You will make an impact by:
  • Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) to support facility startup and ongoing operations.
  • Establish and maintain quality system documentation including policies, procedures, work instructions, process maps, forms, and records.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and corporate quality policies.
  • Coordinate internal audits, process audits, and external certification audits while ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities to address quality system nonconformances and drive continual improvement.
  • Support quality planning and risk assessment activities associated with facility startup, new equipment installation, and manufacturing process validation.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Operations teams to ensure quality requirements are incorporated into business processes and facility readiness activities.
  • Develop and monitor quality metrics, KPIs, and management review processes to assess QMS effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
  • Manage document control processes, including revision control, approval workflows, retention requirements, and distribution of controlled documents.
  • Support supplier quality qualification and onboarding activities, ensuring quality requirements are appropriately defined and implemented.
  • Coordinate employee training programs related to QMS requirements, quality procedures, and compliance expectations.
  • Participate in ERP system implementation, testing, and validation activities to ensure quality processes and records are properly integrated into operational systems.
  • Support customer audits, regulatory inspections, and certification body assessments.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving methodologies, and quality best practices.
  • Supervise and develop Quality personnel as assigned, fostering a culture of accountability, quality ownership, and continuous improvement.
  • Support the transition from facility startup activities into stable production operations, ensuring all quality systems are fully implemented and effective.

You will win us over with the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in quality management, quality assurance, manufacturing quality, or Quality Management Systems.
  • 2+ years of supervisory, team lead, or quality leadership experience.
  • Experience implementing, maintaining, or improving Quality Management Systems within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience conducting internal audits, managing corrective actions, and supporting external audits.
  • Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, or other applicable industry standards.
  • Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing facilities, plant startups, or facility expansions.
  • Experience leading QMS implementation during facility startup or operational readiness activities.
  • Certified Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor, or other quality certifications.
  • ASQ certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or similar.
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA and quality management modules.
  • Knowledge of core quality tools including FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, PPAP, 8D, and Root Cause Analysis.
  • Experience supporting customer, certification, and regulatory audits.
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
  • Advanced data analysis and reporting skills.

You'll Benefit From
Siemens 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 $102,459 - $175,644 annually with a target incentive of 10% 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.

About Siemens

Siemens AG is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Munich and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe with branch offices abroad. The principal divisions of the company are Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities, which represent the main activities of the company. The company is a prominent maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit, after the industrial automation division. The company is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ approximately 385,000 people worldwide and reported global revenue of around €87 billion in 2019 according to its earnings release.
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