Supplier Quality Team Lead

Siemens Energy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company is seeking a Supplier Quality Team Lead in Lincoln. The role involves organizing team activities, providing technical support, and ensuring high-quality supplier management. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, strong communication, and problem-solving skills. The position offers opportunities for career development, a competitive benefits package including holiday and pension schemes, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days

Flexible benefits portal for medical cover and more

Adjustable pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Work on cutting edge projects

Qualifications

• Degree level education in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications accurately.
• Experience in project management, team working, leadership or cross functional coordination is desirable.
• Practical experience with structured problem solving techniques including Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why and 8D.

Responsibilities

• Organise daily activities and set priorities for the team.
• Provide technical and operational support to Supplier Quality Engineers.
• Act as an escalation point and ensure delivery of SQE responsibilities.
• Coordinate stakeholder interfaces across the factory.
• Support growth and development of SQ&D team members.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Leadership

Technical interpretation

Project management

Autonomous working

Practical problem solving techniques

MS Office competency

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

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A Snapshot of Your Day

As the Team Leader for Supplier Quality and Development, you will organise daily activities, set priorities and provide technical and operational support to the Supplier Quality Engineers. You will guide the team through all aspects of the supplier management process, act as an escalation point and ensure the consistent delivery of SQE responsibilities. You will coordinate stakeholder interfaces across the factory, manage workload and capacity within the department and support the Supplier Quality Manager through reporting and delegated responsibilities.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Provide technical guidance to ensure stable, high quality output from the SQ&D function across all interfacing areas.
• Ensure external supplier quality issues are addressed and resolved through effective team leadership.
• Minimise the impact of non conforming parts on production through timely decision making and structured problem resolution.
• Maintain departmental organisation and prioritisation to meet internal customer expectations.
• Support the growth and development of SQ&D team members through coaching and oversight.

What You Bring

• Degree level education in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications accurately.
• Experience in project management, team working, leadership or cross functional coordination is desirable.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills, including presenting to large groups and engaging at all business levels.
• Autonomous working style combined with a collaborative mindset and willingness to support others.
• Practical experience with structured problem solving techniques including Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why and 8D.
• Competent MS Office user.
• Progressive and pragmatic approach to decision making and problem solving.

About The Team

Our Gas Services division offers low emission power generation through service and decarbonisation. This includes zero or low emission power generation, along with all gas turbines, steam turbines and generators under one roof. We provide decarbonisation opportunities through service offerings, modernisation and digitalisation of the fleet.

Who Is Siemens Energy

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150 year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonisation, new technologies and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character, no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• 26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served.
• Access to a flexible benefits portal for private medical cover, cycle to work schemes and more.
• A class leading adjustable pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career development and continuous learning.
• The chance to work on cutting edge projects that shape the future of Siemens Energy and manufacturing.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Supply Chain
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing