Quality Assurance Manager - Decatur, IL

Job Description:
Ensure all work including general repairs, modifications, conversions, coatings are within the guidelines according to the AAR specifications.

Responsibilities:Maintain and encourage a safe work environment.Understand and follow the AAR, FRA rules and regulations.Understand and comply with quality assurance and Q.C. guidelines.Participate in AAR audits as required for shop re-certification.Good communication skills with employees, supervisors, corporate officepersonnel, vendors and subcontractors.Maintain and update the Quality Assurance Manual as required.Provide AAR updates to employees and supervisors as needed.Evaluate job standards and completed car folders for documentation.Understand AAR billing and prepare billing repair cards.Provide training and certifications for outlined job duties.Prepare and update repair procedures.Prepare Joint Inspection Certificates and Billing Repair Cards.Prepare and submit the required documentation to the AAR.Welder qualifications and documentation.Maintain gauge and equipment certifications.Inspections for inbound, outbound cars.Inspections of parts received for inventory.Surveillance on subcontractors providing service on railcars.Ensure materials supplied by outside companies meet AAR requirements orspecifications.Identify non-conforming materials and document as required.Ensure all required documentation is completed before the car is outbounded.Follow directions and understand the work, OSHA and safety procedures.Assist in safety training for hourly employees.Fill in as Operation Manager during vacancy.Ability to train and motivate employees performing job tasksJob Requirements:College degree or 5-10 years experience involving the repair of tank car tanks and freight carsNACE certification is recommended but not requiredASNT certifications in UT, PT, MT, VT and AWS CWI preferred but not requiredGeneral knowledge of the Field Manual of the AAR Interchange RulesGeneral knowledge of the AAR MSRP M-1002 and M-1003 regulationsRequire excellent command of the following: leadership, problem solving, self-motivation, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and Outlook)Must have confident and courteous mannerMust have established leadership skillsMust have a strong commitment to employee safetyMust be able to hear and speak clearly, read, comprehend and communicate orally and in writingPosition requires standing and walking for long periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working with tools, working within close-confined spaces, and working within extreme temperaturesExcited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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