It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we? 
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. 

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! 

Who will you be working with?
The WPT Electronics Lead Supplier Quality Engineer supports both our Duncan and Greenville, SC facilities and is responsible for critical component development, quality management, continuous improvement, and qualification activities at suppliers.

How will you make a difference? 
The Supplier Quality Engineer position requires effective communication at all levels both with internal and external teams, conducting failure analysis, leading statistical process control activities for critical components, travel to in-region suppliers, and on-the-spot critical decision making. The goal: developing suppliers by teaching best practices for manufacturing, quality, and engineering, delivering on time quantities of high-quality component parts into Wabtec’s Transit production facilities.

What do we want to know about you? 

Knowledge of quality and business systems

Previous knowledge or experience with industrial electronic components. 

Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings

Knowledge of ISO, IRIS, or other certifying bodies’ standards, quality procedures, and audit techniques 

Knowledge of quality and business systems

Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings

Understanding manufacturing, material flow, process change, and quality processes

Strong problem-solving and data analytics skills

Ability to develop and execute objectives for self and others and the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals

Strong sense for customer service and high attention to detail

Direct experience collaborating with engineering and/or manufacturing operations

Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together

Ability to work on own initiative and knows when to seek guidance

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience of 2-5 years.

Ability to travel up to 25%, possibly on short notice

Desired Characteristics

Previous experience in an electronics-focused Supplier Quality role

Experience with manufacturing, selling, or designing of industrial electronical components such as PCBAs or wiring harnesses.

Prior practical experience and implementation of Quality Engineering tools and systems such as: FMEA, APQP, PPAP, control plans, material control, process control, systems performance, product evaluation

Auditor certification such as EMS/QMS, AIAG, ISO

What will your typical day look like? 

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence others and lead cross-functional teams   

Strong understanding of engineering requirements and mechanical and electrical inspection methods - ability to interpret drawings, specifications, contracts that will enable development and review of Quality Processes, and related Performance Metrics

Work with Engineering teams to incorporate all applicable specifications and customer requirements into Supplier PPAP processes

Work closely with Sourcing Leaders to manage and implement supplier/engineering changes, New Product Introductions (NPIs), and PPAPS according to Supplier Quality Requirements / Supplier PPAP

Own supplier audits, ensuring compliance and driving improvement plans where needed to improve Non-Conformance Records and PPM performance

Closely monitor supplier performance and work with the suppliers to drive defect reductions and manage corrective actions

Build expertise to drive long term improvement; resulting in significant quality business impact; improvement in processes and standards, supplier capability development, ensuring sustainable improvement

Performs assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. 

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

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 an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.