Quality Assurance Manager

Progress Rail

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience managing a Quality Management System (QMS) preferred
  • Proficient in auditing and inspection processes
  • Strong background in manufacturing and production principles
  • Problem-solving experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working with internal and external stakeholders
  • NDT experience and/or certification is a plus
  • Strong statistical analysis and quality assurance skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of Quality engineers, supervisors, and specialists
  • Oversee QMS across multiple facilities for quality assurance
  • Monitor QMS metrics and report to key stakeholders
  • Contribute to the development of preventative Quality Control plans
  • Assist team members in resolving quality issues
  • Communicate with customers, suppliers, and management for continuous improvement
  • Implement corrective actions to enhance product quality
  • Coordinate product launches to ensure timely completion

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Site-specific production and incentive plans
  • Relocation and sign-on bonus programs
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

Responsible for the planning , implementation, and coordination of all Quality Management Systems program for
assigned divisions. Establish and maintain quality surveillance programs in accordance with Progress Rail contract requirements, standards, and best practices.

Key Job Elements

Duties and responsibilities
• Responsible for managing Quality engineers, supervisors, and specialists;
• Manage QMS across multiple facilities ensuring quality of operations continual improvement;
• Monitor QMS metrics and communicate with key stakeholders regarding quality;
• Contribute and assist in the development of Quality Control plan based on prevention;
• Assist team members in resolving issues and provide recommendations for solutions;
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, regulatory and management team members in support of continual
improvement.
• Work with team to implement preventive / corrective actions and improve process and overall product quality;
• Work with team members to plan and complete product launches on schedule;
Advanced duties and responsibilities
• Understanding of M-1003, ISO 9001 and other industry standards and practices as required;
• Participate in industry / regulatory committee roles;
• Understand AAR policies and standards.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength - Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined
spaces while installing or repair machinery and components;
• Motion - Position requires standing and/or walking the majority of the day. Frequent walking, squatting,
kneeling, and climbing of steps and stairs;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements -Exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. Position is
exposed to cutting torches and welding operations. The use of proper PPE is required. The Position requires
the ability to read DQWI and schematics and understand instructions;
• Work Environment - Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside,
the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments.
When outside employees are subject to all weather elements. Employees will work with oils and other
lubricants;
• Emotional Demands - Expected to work and cooperate as part of team to meet quality and production
requirements;
• Safety - Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and
repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e. blue flag) and use of
all PPE.

Qualifications and Experience
• 5+ years' experience managing a QMS preferred;
• Experience in auditing and inspection processes preferred;
• Experience with manufacturing and production processes and principles;
• Experience problem solving in a manufacturing environment;
• Experience and strong skill sets working with continuous Improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Experience working with internal and external customers;
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications;
• NDT experience and/or certification a plus
• Statistical analysis and quality assurance skills.

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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