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Position Overview:

Siemens Mobility is GROWING in Chicago, IL and seeking an experienced Quality Manager in Projects (QMiP).  In this role you will support the Project Manager and the project team as an expert and partner in ensuring compliance with, and improvement of the processes, as well as in achieving the project objectives, especially for product quality, contract fulfillment and thus customer satisfaction. The tasks of the QMiP extends throughout the lifetime of the project.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Leads and/or coordinates the entire project quality team (internal/external) of the assigned organizational unit(s). Ensures cross-functional cooperation with Procurement, Logistics, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, and relevant suppliers to achieve quality business goals. Adapts and provides a project-specific management system including project documentation, regulations, methods, and IT tools, following a risk-based approach. Ensures professional non-conformance (NC) management. Coaches project team members in agile/lean methods or even acts as a SCRUM master in agile projects. Ensures the implementation of quality improvement methods and improves process performance management (e.g. 8D, RCA, FMEA). Selects innovative digital solutions to improve project quality Drives lessons learned across projects. Ensures the implementation and improvement of project quality reporting as integrated part of project reporting. Contributes to project planning to ensure that project-specific, quality-relevant requirements are considered starting with sales phase. Initiates training for project employees with regards to quality (e.g. methods and processes).  Develops, controls, and ensures the implementation of a quality plan (incl. quality assurance measures such as review / test / validation / ...) for the project derived from existing QM system agreed upon with the own organization, customer, partners and suppliers. Develops, controls, and ensures the implementation and improvement of a project-specific QM system documented in the project quality plan. Advises and/or conducts quality-related methodology/tools (esp. risk management, identify and conduct relevant lessons learned, Quality Gates, NC management, root cause analyze, etc.).

To thrive in this role, you have:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or computer science. 5+ years of experience leading a highly functional team professionals.Excellently demonstrated customer interaction skills.Demonstrate a proven track record of project launches with minimal NCCs and on time delivery of the end product.Experience in core quality tools like FMEA, Six Sigma, 5Why, 8D, Ishikawa Diagram, VSM, Process audits.Data Analytics/ Digitalization skills.Experience in database systems.Ability to work in matrix global organization.Have a forward thinking, proactive mind set.Flexibility to work and travel worldwide as the need arises (~15-20% travel).Setting you apart from others would be a Master's degree with ASQ or other quality certifications and technical knowledge and experience in Rail Rolling Stock, a huge plus!  Experience in Project and Lean management is desirable.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1! We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success. We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment. We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact. Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects. Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list! Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

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 base salary range for this position in Chicago, IL is $119,900 - $140,900 and the annual incentive target is 10% of the base salary.  The actual salary/wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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