Head of EQS

A Snapshot of Your Day

As the Head of EHS, Quality, and Security (EQS) at our Power Transformers Guanajuato facility, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring business continuity and driving manufacturing excellence. This senior leadership position is responsible for the strategic direction and operational management of the integrated EQS function, safeguarding compliance, and upholding the highest quality standards in a key manufacturing plant.

You will lead a dedicated team, manage the Quality Management System (QMS), and oversee all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS) compliance activities. Your expertise will be essential in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, regulatory adherence, and operational excellence.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Strategic EQS Leadership & Management

Develop and execute the short to mid-term (1–3 years) functional strategy for the EHS, Quality, and Security department, aligning with overall plant objectives.

Lead, mentor, and manage the EQS department, including subordinate managers and professional staff, to foster a culture of excellence and accountability.

Manage the departmental budget, allocate resources effectively, and report on EQS performance metrics to executive leadership.

Influence senior plant leadership and other departments to adopt and support EQS policies, practices, and improvement initiatives.

Quality Management & Continuous Improvement

Oversee the plant’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9000 series standards, customer requirements, and internal policies.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and improve process efficiency.

Lead investigations into complex quality issues, direct root cause analysis, and ensure the implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Manage the supplier quality program, including vendor audits, performance monitoring, and resolution of supplier-related quality issues.

EHS & Security Compliance

Ensure the facility’s full compliance with all applicable local, national, and international Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations.

Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate EHS and security risks within the manufacturing environment.

Oversee internal and external audits for EHS and security, managing corrective action plans to address any findings.

Promote a strong safety and security culture through targeted training, communication programs, and visible leadership.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in quality and EHS management within a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment.

At least 5 years of experience in a senior management role with responsibility for departmental strategy, budget, and team leadership.

Skills & Competencies

Strategic Leadership: Influencing skills, change management, budgeting.

Quality & Process Management: Quality control, continuous improvement process, root cause analysis, supplier quality management.

Compliance & Risk Management: ISO 9001, 45001, 27001, regulatory compliance, internal auditing, risk management.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 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 decarbonization, 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 fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

Career growth and development opportunities

Supportive work culture and a healthy work- life balance

Company paid Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Savings Fund

Above the law benefits

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Competitive total rewards package

Parental leave

Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives.

Diversity and inclusivity focused