Siemens

Supplier Quality Engineering Specialist, Manufacturing

Siemens • $85K — $110K *
Concord, ON L4K 0A6In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in supplier quality management or related roles
  • Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in debugging and root cause analysis
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams
  • Proficient in Supplier Quality Management and auditing techniques
  • Expertise in non-conformance and risk management
  • Knowledge of GD&T, FMEA, SPC, and APQP

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement supplier quality management strategies
  • Manage component portfolios including new technology qualifications and phase-out management
  • Apply preventive quality measures to mitigate risks
  • Initiate and manage new parts throughout their life cycle
  • Support manufacturing relocation projects for smoothly transitioning parts and suppliers
  • Conduct incident management to resolve nonconformances and facilitate sustainable problem-solving
  • Coordinate qualifications and approvals for materials, components, and services
  • Create and negotiate Quality Assurance Agreements to enhance supplier quality performance

Benefits

  • Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus based on company performance
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and supplier development programs
  • Engagement in cross-functional teams with R&D and procurement
  • Exposure to advanced quality management methodologies
Full Job Description
What will you do?
  • Contributes to the definition of the cross-functional commodity strategy and implements the Supplier Quality management (SQM) strategy and SQM requirements related to supplier
  • Drives active component portfolio management by Research & Development (R&D) consulting, Phase-out Management, new technology qualification, technical expertise and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) review
  • Applies preventive quality methods aimed for risk reduction
  • Initiates and releases new parts and manages them throughout their life cycle, ensuring their conformance to technical requirements. Reacts on suppliers' product changes or discontinuations with appropriate measures
  • Supports manufacturing relocation projects by setting up parts and approved suppliers for the destination location and supports market-oriented production
  • Conducts incident and complaint management, to analyze and resolve nonconformances. Supports sustainable problem solving using root cause analysis methodology, e.g. 8D-methodology, etc.. Supports claim management towards suppliers (e.g. announcement, cost compilation)
  • Coordinates and ensures material / component / service qualifications and approvals based on specific requirements/specification
  • Contributes to (Product Development) projects through support/review of specifications and requirements
  • Creates, negotiates and maintains Quality Assurance Agreements. Initiates and drives supplier quality performance, incoming inspection quality plans, continuous improvement and supplier development programs
  • Expert in Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance, e.g. drives Continuous Improvement Programs (CIPs), negotiates Quality Assurance Agreements, and implements preventive quality measures.
  • Ensures consistent and appropriate communication with suppliers, with a focus on quality-related aspects
  • Plans, initiates and supports/executes supplier audits, including follow-up of audit measures
  • Onboards and releases manufacturers / suppliers as of the supplier lifecycle in cooperation with Procurement;
  • Communicate to internal teams, e.g. R&D, procurement, project management, supplier management, operation & manufacturing, material planning etc.

What will you need to succeed?
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in supplier quality management, manufacturing, component engineering or industrial quality roles.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset, especially experience in debugging simulation and applying root cause analysis methodology and preventive corrective actions.
  • Able to work independently while also collaborating effectively in project teams
  • Proficient in Supplier Quality Management (SQM) & Audits: Plans and executes supplier audits, manages supplier relationships, and applies SQM methods to achieve strategic quality goals.
  • Advanced Non-Conformance & Risk Management: Establishes non-conformance processes, identifies/mitigates supply chain risks.
  • Advanced Analytical & Digital Acumen: Solves complex problems, communicates effectively, and leverages digital tools for data analysis and process improvement in an agile environment.
  • Thorough Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), technical drawings, Ability to interpret technical drawings, and specifications.
  • SAP and Teamcenter experience would be an advantage.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience, and base salary ranges between $ 85,000 CAD - $ 110,000 CAD, excluding benefits. In addition to base salary, this role includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus of 10% of base salary, based on Company performance metrics. .

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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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Size
305,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1847
NASDAQ
SIEGY
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