Factory Commissioning Heavy Rail Supervisor- Rolling Stock

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us! 

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation.

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet. 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Factory Commissioning Heavy Rail Supervisor with a robust technical understanding of the Rolling Stock testing and commissioning process. The successful candidate will lead their team through various factory commissioning phases, ensuring the achievement of plant goals related to Quality, Productivity, and On-Time Deliveries. This role is fully supported by the Field Service Department and the broader Siemens Rolling Stock business.

The ideal candidate will thrive with the challenges associated with commissioning industry-leading Light Rail Vehicles, Locomotives, and Passenger Coach Cars. They must be self-directed and continuously seek improvement opportunities for themselves and their team.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead teams of test technicians to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of all team members.
• Ensures alignment to defined guidelines, processes and procedures, and ensures achievement of agreed performance standards such as safety, quality and schedule.
• Supervises the testing of new products and participates in the creation of solutions to departmental challenges.
• Contributes to budget planning processes and monitors budget alignment
• The direct supervision of 20+ employees
• Employee relations including employee motivation, effective two-way communication and employee engagement
• Performance Management; supervise and take action to maintain performance levels of all direct reports.
• Schedule Management; collaborating on and implementing schedules for factory commissioning.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• Associate’s degree in engineering or business field
• Must have excellent communication
• Decision making skills
• Must be proficient in electrical, pneumatic, mechanical troubleshooting
• Self-directed
• Always looking for continuous improvement
• Minimum of 3 years related experience
• Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

This position is based in City, State. We offer 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 City, State, is $110,000- $120,000. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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