Bachelor's degree in Quality, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
5-7 years of relevant experience in quality management
Experience in welding processes
Preferred certifications: ASQ CQM/OE, QE, CWI, or Six Sigma
Direct experience in quality functions and responsibilities
Proven team facilitation and leadership skills
Previous supervisory or management experience required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Responsibilities
Plan and enhance the Quality Management System for continuous product improvement
Manage resources effectively to meet quality requirements
Provide leadership and supervision within the quality department
Act as the Quality Management Representative overseeing the QMS
Facilitate QMS Management Review meetings
Set and maintain quality objectives aligned with business and customer needs
Manage departmental budget in accordance with the Annual Operating Plan
Direct data collection and analysis efforts
Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to resolve quality issues
Conduct pilot runs and facilitate quality training sessions
Monitor compliance deviations and implement corrective actions
Participate in cross-departmental quality information exchanges
Benefits
Opportunity to contribute to a leading organization in the rail industry
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
Leadership role with direct impact on product quality
Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental interaction
Professional development opportunities through training and certifications
Full Job Description
As the Quality Manager, you will have the opportunity to contribute to TrinityRail's success by developing and implementing programs to establish and maintain quality standards of existing products and services, as well as developing programs to focus employees on quality improvement.
What You'll Do:
Plans, develops, enhances, and maintains a Quality Management System providing continuous improvements to all products manufactured by the organization in order to meet or exceed customer specifications
Manages time, money, and resources available to efficiently respond to any requirement related to the quality of the system or product in a prioritized, quantifiable manner
Provides departmental and company leadership promoting the use of key management principles, supervision of direct reports and others related to the quality department function
Assumes responsibility as the Quality Management Representative, monitoring and managing the Quality Management System (QMS)
Facilitates the QMS Management Review meetings
Formulates and maintains quality objectives coordinated with the business, product and customer expectations in mind
Plans, allocates, and manages departmental budget to the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
Directs and facilitates the collection and analysis of data
Works with appropriate manufacturing and supplier personnel to resolve/prevent discrepancies
Performs and/or facilitates pilot runs
Works with other departments to exchange quality information
Communicates to all necessary formats to convey quality information to required parties
Monitors deviations/non-compliance and correction/preventative action systems
Participates in meetings and provides training as required
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Quality, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, or other related field or equivalent experience to obtain required knowledge base
5-7 years' relevant experience
Weld experience
ASQ CQM/OE, QE, CWI and/or Six Sigma Certification preferred
Direct experience with a quality function and/or quality related responsibilities
Direct experience in team facilitation and group leadership
Previous supervisory or management experience, skills and responsibility is required
Must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills; ability to work with others efficiently and effectively both one-on-one and as a part of a team/group
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
About Trinity Industries
Trinity Industries, Inc. is a diversified industrial company that owns market-leading businesses which provide products and services to the energy, transportation, chemical, and construction sectors. Trinity reports its financial results in five principal business segments: the Rail Group, the Railcar Leasing and Management Services Group, the Inland Barge Group, the Construction Products Group and the Energy Equipment Group. Trinity?s businesses provide industrial products and services ranging from railcars, barges, storage containers, and aggregates to highway products, structural wind towers, railcar parts, and railcar leasing and management services.
