Motivepower, Inc

Quality Engineer

Motivepower, Inc$68K — $98K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in quality assurance within manufacturing environments
  • Proficient in Excel, particularly with PivotTables and formulas
  • Skilled in creating effective PowerPoint presentations
  • Associate's degree preferred
  • Strong understanding of safety and quality standards in manufacturing

Responsibilities

  • Drive closure of Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs)
  • Prepare weekly NCMR presentations for Quality Manager
  • Perform final inspections of products like door panels and operators
  • Conduct incoming inspections of purchased components
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
  • Establish and execute quality control plans for compliance with international standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain product quality and operational objectives

Benefits

  • Relocation lump sum assistance
  • Health and welfare benefits
  • Retirement plans
  • Potential annual bonus eligibility
  • Emphasis on continuous improvement and employee impact
Full Job Description
Job Description

Who will you be working with?

As a member of the Quality team, you will work closely with Production, Planning, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure product quality and process compliance. You will also collaborate with Purchasing, Planning, and the Project Core Team in Montreal to support project execution, resolve quality-related issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Quality Assurance team, you will be responsible for driving Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs) to closure and ensure that aging NCMRs are reviewed and closed in a timely manner. You will also be responsible for preparing weekly NCMR presentation slides using data extracted from Reliance for the Quality Manger.

In addition, you may be required to support other Quality Assurance activities, including:
  • Performing final inspections of completed products, such as door panels, operators, and peripheral equipment.
  • Conducting incoming inspections of purchased components and subassemblies used in door systems.
  • Assisting with departmental quality initiatives and continuous improvement activities as needed.

This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments to maintain product quality and support operational objectives.

What do we want to know about you?
  • Highly skilled in Excel, with expertise in PivotTables and formulas, and proficient in creating professional PowerPoint presentations.
  • Preferred Associates degree
  • Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of safety, quality, and productivity requirements within a manufacturing setting.

What will your typical day look like?
  • Drive culture of quality and process discipline.
  • Analyze non-conformity issues and provide a disposition of parts, follow up in the quality system until completion of disposition.
  • Lead containment activities to minimize customer impact.
  • Perform root cause analysis and corrective action to prevent recurrence in production line.
  • Lead activities to ensure execution to quality metrics within assigned area.
  • Establish and execute quality plan for compliance with international quality standards (ISO-9001, AAR, IRIS, and etc).
  • Establish quality control plans to drive proactive quality improvements in area of responsibility.

Relocation lump sum assistance available if candidate qualifies.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $[redacted]0. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

About Motivepower, Inc

MotivePower, Inc. is an American manufacturer of diesel-electric locomotives. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wabtec, and traces its history back to the MK Rail division of Morrison-Knudsen.
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