Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quality Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.
2-5 years of quality engineering, quality management, or technical project management experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and regulatory/industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, FRA/DOT rail standards).
Hands-on expertise with root-cause analysis tools (8D, 5-Why, CAPA, Fishbone).
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to manage customer relationships and collaborate with global teams.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and execute project-specific Quality Assurance (QA) plans and procedures.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer-resident inspectors, managing expectations and compliance.
Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions using structured methodologies.
Collaborate with the FAI Manager to establish FAI plans and provide quality support during reviews.
Plan, schedule, and execute internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance.
Establish inspection plans and maintain quality documentation throughout project stages.
Work closely with cross-functional teams and international counterparts, including Swiss-based engineering teams.
Benefits
Competitive Pay (plus Profit-Sharing potential)
Low-Cost, Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer match after 90 days
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Paid Holidays, plus an Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan. 1)
Paid Training & Continuous Career Development
Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted meals at our on-site cafeteria
Full Job Description
QUALITY PROJECT MANAGER
What You'll Do As a Quality Project Manager, you will serve as a critical bridge between customers, resident inspectors, internal engineering and production teams, and external suppliers. In this role, you will lead the implementation of project-specific quality assurance plans ensuring all customer specifications, regulatory standards, and internal quality metrics are met from manufacturing through the end of the warranty phase.
Key Responsibilities
Project Quality Oversight: Develop, maintain, and execute project-specific Quality Assurance (QA) plans, quality reports, procedures, and wor instructions aligned with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal factory guidelines.
Customer & Inspector Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for customer-resident inspectors, coordinating requests, managing expectations, and ensuring seamless compliance throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
Root Cause & Continuous Improvement: Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions using structured methodologies (8D, 5-Why). Implement daily QA/QC workflows, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and drive continuous improvement across project teams.
First Article Inspections (FAI): Collaborate with the FAI Manager to establish FAI plans and provide hands-on quality support during the first article review phase.
Audits & Compliance: Plan, schedule, and execute internal and external quality audits. Ensure full alignment with contractual obligations, configuration management design processes, and regulatory standards.
Inspection & Documentation: Establish inspection plans across all project stages, define clear acceptance criteria for QC inspectors, and maintain the vehicle history books, inspection records, and quality documentation.
Global Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional project management teams, production leads, and international counterparts (including Swiss-based engineering teams).
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quality Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience: 2-5 years of quality engineering, quality management, or technical project management experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
Core Competencies:
Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), quality frameworks, and regulatory/industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, FRA/DOT rail standards).
Hands-on expertise with root-cause analysis tools (8D, 5-Why, CAPA, Fishbone).
Communication & Leadership: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to manage customer relationships, interface with inspectors, and collaborate with global engineering teams.
Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite, Visio, and quality documentation/ERP software. Strong time-management and problem-solving abilities.
What We Offer Stadler US offers a competitive, comprehensive employee benefits package designed to support you and your family:
Competitive Pay (plus Profit-Sharing potential)
Low-Cost, Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer match after 90 days
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Paid Holidays, plus an Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan. 1)
Paid Training & Continuous Career Development
Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
