Q.A. Manager

Progress Rail Services Corporation

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in quality management and inspection
  • Familiarity with AAR Rules, MSRP, and ISO standards
  • Experience in freight railcar wheel shops or machine shops
  • Knowledge of nondestructive testing methods (MPI and UT)
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office and adaptable to enterprise software
  • Mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of precision instruments
  • Ability to read technical documents and drawings

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with PRS safety policies in all duties
  • Maintain conformance to AAR M1003 quality specification and internal procedures
  • Oversee inspection processes to ensure quality compliance
  • Conduct periodic quality training for all employees
  • Communicate quality-related updates and changes to team members
  • Verify calibration and compliance of precision instruments
  • Maintain and update QWI and QSP records

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match and immediate vesting
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Options for supplemental accident and hospital insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare expenses
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid time-off (PTO) available
  • Employee assistance program for personal support
  • Education assistance program for career development
  • Programs for employee recognition and incentives
  • Site-specific bonuses for production and relocation
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

Reports directly to and works under the supervision of the Division Quality Manager. The Quality Assurance Manager and his team works with the facility team members to ensure all work is performed in accordance with internal procedures, AAR and customer requirements.

Key Job Elements
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies;
• Ensure that our Quality Management System maintains conformance to AAR M1003 quality specification and our own internal procedural requirements;
• Ensure inspection processes are followed;
• Provide oversight and verification of process / product quality compliance by team members;
• Conduct periodic quality training with all employees and assist with new hire training;
• Communicates with customers by email and phone;
• Keep precision instruments and gages in compliance and calibrated;
• Keep up to date with circular letters and communicate changes to all impacted departments;
• Maintain QWI and QSP records and ensure that changes or updates are completed and communicated.

Qualifications and Experience
• 5 years experience in quality management, supervision and inspection;
• Knowledge of AAR Rules / MSRP / ISO Quality Management requirements;
• Freight railcar wheel shop experience or machine shop related experience;
• Nondestructive testing experience (MPI and UT);
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn company enterprise software;
• Machinist / Mechanical aptitude;
• Read and understand precision instruments and gauges;
• Read and understand technical documents and drawings.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**
  • Competitive Salary
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
  • Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
  • Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

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