Project Controls Engineer - 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.

Join the growing team at our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC! Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles. See links below to learn more about Siemens Mobility:

What excites our people about Siemens Mobility Rolling Stock?

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Position Overview:

As a Project Controls Engineer, you will manage complex plant-wide manufacturing schedules for advanced rail vehicle projects. Your key responsibilities include developing, monitoring, and updating the plant master schedule, ensuring team alignment, and driving specific departments and projects to meet deadlines. You will also create recovery and mitigation plans, and be involved in capacity planning, process improvements, lean manufacturing, design engineering, supply chain management, forecasting, and bid preparation. Collaboration with various stakeholders is essential to ensure effective project planning and control.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to reflect changes in scope, timelines, and resource allocation using project management software (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Solicit daily/weekly progress by developing and nurturing relationships with business stakeholders and adapting communication strategies to acquire timely information.
• Identify and assess risks and conflicts that may impact schedules and develop mitigation plans.
• Identify resource allocation optimization opportunities to meet customer expectations, deadlines, and internal financial goals.
• Develop reports and dashboards to monitor factory schedule performance and labor allocation against baselines.
• Analyze key project data including critical path schedules, milestone planning, resource utilization, labor reports, and costs.
• Work effectively on multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Act as a subject matter expert, driving the team to overcome roadblocks or delays through various methods such as industry-related knowledge, innovative shortcuts, or alternative strategies based on internal or external business observations.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in technical field.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in project scheduling and control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a diverse work force (Factory floor worker to executive management).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

We would be impressed if you had:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar with an interest in Project Management/Project Controls.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Understanding of manufacturing/operations processes.
• Knowledge/Understanding of ERP/MRP (Preferably SAP)
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools and methodologies
• Experience in fostering strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Understanding of / experience in manufacturing industry is a plus.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
• 401K - 6% company match
• 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

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 Lexington, NC is $80,000 - $93,800. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

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