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 will you be working with?

The Components Quality organization provides leadership, expertise and resources that engage and partner with teams to generate meaningful outcomes. In this role, you will implement effective quality assurance methodologies that monitor, improve, control, and maintain quality products and processes for Wabtec and its suppliers; balancing reactive and proactive activity.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of Components Quality, you will be responsible for implementing effective quality assurance methodologies that monitor, improve, control, and maintain quality products and processes for Wabtec and its suppliers.

Essential Responsibilities

Administration/Metrics

Assist the business units in maintaining and assessing Quality Certifications including ISO and AAR.Provide quality metric coordination and targets for the Components team including corporate KPIs, operations metrics and priority updates.Utilize Business Process Management Systems (e.g. Quality Management Systems, Integrated Management Systems)Present to internal teams and leadership on metrics, project status and researchSchedule audits internally and with third party auditing agencies for assigned area(s)

Reactive

Engage in all infancy/warranty returns for your assigned area(s) (NCRs). Ensure severity ratings align to corporate definitions and launch corrective actions as appropriate.Lead NCR responsiveness with a sense of curiosity and urgency on customer quality and reliability related issuesCoordinate with Sales/Engineering functions to provide customer support when necessary. This includes product containment, rework, root cause analysis/actions, presentations, etc.Manage corrective action (CAR) closure; track records are completed in a timely fashion, while ensuring that the root cause is not just a symptom, and the actions are strong enough to prevent recurrence.

Proactive

Identify process risks, implement appropriate control points and preventive measures. Ensure the plant’s production processes are executed per relevant specifications. This is accomplished by performing process/special process audits.Perform process/special process audits to ensure processes are complied with and to determine if improvements to processes are necessary.Analyze, monitor, and assist in driving consistent improvements in quality, including the Cost of Poor Quality.Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to identify areas for focused product / process improvement actions and ensure those actions are implemented in a timely fashion and in an effective and sustainable manner (identified through DFMEA, PFMEA, product testing, etc.)Develop business metrics to accurately reflect performance and to effectively drive accountabilitySupport new product introductions to ensure testing, validation and approvals are completed. Ensure controls are in place to address risk areas.Provide training to sites where/as appropriate, to advance complianceCoordinate business updates on emerging issues and actions for closure.

What do we want to know about you?

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with 5 - 10 years of experience in quality, engineering and / or project management)5 -10 Years in a manufacturing environmentProficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPointCritical thinker who is skilled in problem solvingProven track record of success in a self-directed work environmentAbility to work independently

Desired Characteristics

Bachelor's degree in a technical fieldStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsStrong problem-solving skillsPrevious Quality LeadershipPreviously managed salaried direct reportsStrong customer focus, able to relay and operationalize a genuine sense of urgencyExperience with Reliance, Proficy (MES), Ops Vision, or other Wabtec supply chain quality and operational data sourcesKnowledge of ISO/AAR standards, quality procedures, and audit techniques; certified/qualified auditorExperience with welding, assembly, electrical, and test processes, including ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications

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

Lump Sum relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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

$102,500.00-$146,000.00

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.