Quality Manager

Job Title Quality Management (QM) Manager – Onsite, Lexington, NC Job Summary This role provides comprehensive strategic and operational leadership for the Quality function, proactively driving continuous improvement, strengthening quality systems, and fostering a high‑performing quality culture. The QM Manager will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to ensure consistent, compliant, high‑performing quality processes across the manufacturing facility. Key Responsibilities Oversee incoming, in‑process, and final inspection activities to ensure product conformity and maintain accountability and alignment across Supplier, Manufacturing, and Customer Quality functions. Manage nonconforming material, including containment, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Monitor, analyze, and proactively drive improvement of key quality metrics – scrap, rework, customer complaints, audit findings – translating data into clear priorities and action plans, and report performance to leadership. Lead customer quality issues, including complaints and corrective action responses, ensuring timely and effective resolution. Evaluate and improve supplier quality performance in collaboration with Procurement and Supplier Quality teams, including performance reviews, audits, and escalation when required. Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to support new product introductions, process changes, and risk assessments, providing quality leadership and challenge as needed. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying systemic risks and opportunities and implementing data‑driven solutions that deliver sustained improvements in process efficiency and product quality. Lead, mentor, and develop the quality team, effectively delegating responsibilities, building capability and ownership, and fostering a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the site. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing environment with end‑to‑end responsibility. Proven people‑management and leadership experience, including successfully managing and developing teams and delegating effectively. Demonstrated ability to define and lead strategic quality initiatives that resulted in long‑term improvements within a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and quality tools – 8D, FMEA, FAI, PPAP, ISO 9001, audits. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership. Proactive, accountable leader with proven expertise in analytical problem‑solving, decision‑making, and project execution. Available to work on‑site, Monday through Friday. Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Quality Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM), or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE). Proficiency in quality management systems (QMS platforms) and leveraging data analytics tools for continuous improvement. Proficient in gauge R&R studies, control plans, SPC methods, machining, assembly, gauging, and CPK analysis in manufacturing. Strong technical knowledge with measurement equipment such as CMM, OGP, optical comparators, and other precision inspection tools. Additional Desired Skills Prefer Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification. Rail industry experience in quality. Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Compensation The base salary range for this position in Lexington, NC is $149,328 – $175,644 per year, depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications. Benefits 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO. 401(k) – 6% company match. Health, dental, vision insurance, HSA/FSA, commuter benefits – starting Day1. Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, online learning opportunities. Employee perks and discounts; competitive total rewards package. 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, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law. Reasonable Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodation for disability form. 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