Head of Global Commodity Engineering Mechatronics 2 (f/m/d)

Job Posting: Head of Global Commodity Engineering Mechatronics 2

Location: Global

Department: DI AUT OPS MF MLM GCE-M2

Job Grade: non senior management / ÜT fähig

Mode of Employment: Permanent / Full-time & Part-time

GRIP: QM-SQ-SUPQU-MA999 / Supplier Quality Management

External Posting?: No

Hiring Manger: Johanna Schiemann

The official start of this Leadership role is planned for October 1st 2026. As part of our transformation towards ONE Tech Company it plays a key role in shaping the future of our organization.

What we offer you

• Flexible training opportunities for both your professional and personal development that you can tailor to your interests 

• (Global) development programs that can be customized according to your wishes and ambitions 

• Diverse health and wellness offerings 

• A work environment where you can contribute with your whole personality and truly feel like part of Siemens 

Since each of over 300,000 team members feels that other benefits are particularly important, and we cannot list our entire benefit portfolio here, you can find more information here.

The individual benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions.

Transform the everyday.

This role is responsible for leading the global strategy, governance, and execution of Material Lifecycle Management for mechanical and mechatronic components across the entire supply chain. The individual ensures suppliers, manufacturing processes, quality standards, and material strategies are optimized for cost, quality, productivity, resilience, and sustainability while driving cross-functional collaboration between Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Quality teams worldwide.

In short, this is a senior global leadership position focused on improving supplier performance, product quality, operational efficiency, and supply chain effectiveness throughout the lifecycle of mechanical and mechatronic materials and components.

How you will make an Impact with us

• You will be responsible for the global strategic direction of Material Lifecycle Management for mechanical and mechatronic components, including drawing-controlled parts, assemblies, manufacturing scopes, and supply chain investments.
• You will lead a global team (either directly or through collaboration models) and provide functional governance for local Material Lifecycle Management teams focused on mechatronics. You will ensure clear roles, standards, decision-making processes, and effective cross-site collaboration.
• You will develop and implement a global strategy for mechatronic parts, processes, and suppliers, focusing on standardization, technical feasibility, quality capability, supply chain resilience, sustainability, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and productivity.
• You will define supplier quality-related processes, methods, and standards for mechanical components and drive their global deployment, application, and continuous optimization across an international network.
• You will oversee preventive quality planning and industrialization readiness, particularly risk assessments, Process FMEA, Control Plans, Production Control Plans, First Article Inspection/PPAP, process audits, and release procedures for drawing-controlled purchased parts.
• You will establish a robust supplier problem management system with clear 8D governance, root cause analysis, effectiveness verification, lessons learned, claims management, and escalation procedures to sustainably reduce quality costs and recurring defects.
• You will further develop global and regional suppliers in collaboration with Procurement, R&D, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other partners, focusing on process capability, performance, technological expertise, capacity, risk mitigation, and ESG requirements.
• You will drive transparency, digitalization, and data-based management through supplier quality KPIs, audit and action management, quality cost tracking, risk dashboards, and standardized management reporting.
• You will identify productivity opportunities throughout the material lifecycle, including standardization, product variant reduction, make-or-buy optimization, value stream and supply chain analysis, cost and process improvements, and robust relocation and localization strategies.
• You will represent Mechatronics Material Lifecycle Management in global decision-making committees and ensure strategic contributions are integrated early into development, sourcing, investment, and production decisions.

What you bring

Education & Professional Foundation

• You hold a university degree or an equivalent qualification gained through practical experience in engineering, industrial engineering, business administration, supply chain management, or a related field. Most importantly, you have a proven ability to connect technical quality, supplier management, business impact, and international execution.

Leadership & Governance

• You bring extensive leadership experience in global, multicultural organizations, including both direct people leadership and cross-functional management across sites, functions, and hierarchical levels. You are capable of developing teams, clarifying responsibilities, setting priorities, and driving organizational change effectively.

Mechanical & Mechatronic Components

• You possess a strong understanding of mechanical and mechatronic materials, especially drawing-controlled parts, manufacturing processes, tolerances, inspection concepts, process capability, industrialization, engineering changes, capital investments, and global supply chain risks.

Strategy, Digitalization & Productivity

• You have experience in strategy development, process standardization, digital reporting, data-driven decision-making, productivity programs, and leading complex transformation or optimization initiatives within international manufacturing and supplier networks.

Methodological Expertise

• Knowledge of quality and continuous improvement tools is advantageous, including:
• Process FMEA
• PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
• 8D Problem Solving
• Ishikawa (Fishbone) Analysis
• 5 Why Analysis
• Pareto Analysis
• Process Audits
• Corrective Action Management
• Lessons Learned Processes
• Control Plans
• KPI and Performance Reviews
• Structured Escalation Processes

Communication & Collaboration

• You are recognized for clear communication, diplomacy, negotiation skills, and the ability to align Procurement, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Suppliers toward common goals. Fluency in both German and English, along with willingness to travel globally to company sites and suppliers, completes your profile.

Languages: Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus

You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you!

Please note, this position will be based in the Siemens location where the selected candidate currently is located. The role has been assessed as a level (MA999). The actual compensation range will vary based on work location, applicable salary structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Candidates will receive compensation information relevant to their location during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements and Siemens compensation practices. For further information regarding the compensation details that apply to you and your country, please contact the recruiter directly.

At Siemens, our Total Rewards approach is designed to inspire innovation, reward impact, and support your well-being at every stage of your career.  From competitive pay and benefits to recognition and development opportunities, we help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce. At Siemens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values your skills and provides equitable opportunities to progress. For us, competitiveness goes hand in hand with diverse teams and a shared sense of belonging. Our technology is powered by innovation, fueled by the diverse thinking and the unique merits of our people. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday, for everyone, together with us.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from persons with disabilities. In the case of equal qualifications, severely disabled applicants and applicants with equivalent status will be given preference.

About us

Siemens Digital Industries Automation (DI AUT) is one of the world’s leading providers of industrial automation. Our innovative automation portfolio enables companies of all sizes in both the process and discrete manufacturing industries to accelerate their automation—and thus their digital transformation—across the entire value chain. This allows our customers to increase productivity and flexibility and become future-ready through technologies such as software-defined systems and artificial intelligence. Siemens Xcelerator—the open digital business platform—helps to implement this more easily, quickly, and at scale. Together with partners and a broad ecosystem, Siemens supports its customers on their journey toward becoming a Digital Enterprise.

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