Production Final Test & Inspection Manager

Production Final Test & Inspection Manager Job ID: 508236 Posted since: 28-May-2026 Organization: Smart Infrastructure Field of work: Quality Management Company: Experienced Professional Job type: Full-time Hybrid (Remote/Office) Employment type: Permanent Location: Wendell, North Carolina, United States Why This Role Matters PACS is a new factory, and Production Final Test & Inspection is one of the final quality gates before products reach customers. This manager will help define how the facility tests, inspects, documents, releases, reports, and continuously improves finished products. The role is also critical to data discipline. Consistent test and inspection data enables accurate reporting, stronger KPI management, better prioritization, clearer escalation, and more effective continuous improvement. The role supports talent development and performance management, creating onboarding, training, KPI, and accountability models for employees. About the Role In this role, you will lead the team responsible for final product testing, inspection, outgoing quality control, product release readiness, data quality, KPI reporting, and customer Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) support for electrical power distribution, protection, automation, and related electromechanical equipment. You oversee testers, technicians, inspectors, and supervisors performing final test and inspection activities for complex products. You do not need to be the expert in every test method, but must demonstrate technical credibility, quality judgment, data discipline, and process ownership to lead experts, ask the right questions, improve processes, and ensure consistent execution. Impact Lead the Production Final Test & Inspection organization for the PACS facility Ensure finished products are tested, inspected, documented, and ready for customer delivery Strengthen outgoing product quality for power distribution, protection, automation, and related electrical equipment Own data quality and reportability for the final test and inspection scope, ensuring consistent records, accurate defect data, reliable documentation, and meaningful KPI reporting Establish and review team KPIs such as test completion, inspection findings, first-pass quality, defect trends, documentation accuracy, rework drivers, issue aging, training progress, and corrective-action follow-through Ensure the team follows applicable policies, safety requirements, work instructions, documentation standards, escalation expectations, and quality guidelines Build onboarding, training, qualification, and skills-development paths for final test and inspection roles Lead performance management routines with supervisors and team members, including expectations, feedback, coaching, accountability, and development actions Improve standard work, documentation, issue escalation, product release readiness, and customer FAT preparation Drive continuous improvement in test execution, inspection effectiveness, defect prevention, workflow, documentation accuracy, data quality, and customer experience Partner with Production, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, PA, and CS teams to resolve recurring issues and improve final product quality Basic Qualifications 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, production test, inspection, technical operations, electrical equipment, electromechanical manufacturing, or a closely related environment 2+ years of experience leading, supervising, coaching, or developing technical employees 2+ years of experience with final inspection, production testing, outgoing quality, product release, customer readiness, manufacturing quality, or similar production quality processes Experience using data, records, reports, or KPIs to monitor performance, identify trends, support decisions, and drive corrective or continuous improvement actions Ability to understand and work with technical documentation such as drawings, schematics, specifications, work instructions, inspection procedures, test plans, product documentation, or customer requirements Demonstrated ability to drive adherence to policies, procedures, safety requirements, work instructions, quality guidelines, and performance expectations in a production or technical environment Strong quality mindset, problem-solving ability, communication skills, and attention to detail in a production environment Preferred Qualifications 7+ years of experience in electrical manufacturing, electromechanical manufacturing, power distribution, protection, automation, industrial control panels, switchgear, circuit breakers, MCCs, or related equipment 3+ years of direct people leadership experience managing supervisors, technical leads, testers, technicians, inspectors, quality personnel, or production teams 3+ years of experience with end‑of‑line testing, production final test, final inspection, outgoing product quality, customer inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests, or similar final quality gate processes 2+ years of experience building or improving KPI dashboards, quality reports, defect reporting, test/inspection records, electronic data collection, Power BI/Excel reporting, ERP/MES reporting, or similar operational reporting routines 2+ years of experience building or improving onboarding programs, training matrices, qualification standards, skill assessments, technical progression paths, or technician development programs Experience with ISO 9001, Lean, RCA/CAPA, 8D, NCR management, structured problem solving, internal audits, calibration systems, or continuous improvement methods Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Operations, Quality, Business, or a related field; equivalent practical leadership experience may also be considered ASQ, Lean/Six Sigma, or similar quality/continuous improvement certification; SAP, Salesforce, Power BI, Excel, or similar business/reporting system experience Benefits Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to its employees. The pay range for this position is 83,966 – 143,942 annually with a target incentive of 5% of the base salary. Actual compensation may vary depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender status, veteran status, or other protected categories. Reasonable Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, or completing any pre‑employment testing, please fill out the accommodations form. If you are unable to complete the form, you may contact the HR team for support. Pay Transparency Siemens follows pay transparency laws. Criminal History Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Siemens Mobility