Lead Subject Matter Expert (Quality Assurance & Control) - Rolling Stock Engineering

DB E.C.O. North America

1d•$182,000 - $212,000•Remote

About The Position

The Lead Subject Matter Expert (Quality Assurance and Control) supports engineering projects in the rail and transit sector, including new vehicle procurement, rebuilds of existing vehicles, and fleet management across locomotives, multiple units, and rail cars. The role provides technical expertise in manufacturing quality, including on-site inspections such as welding inspections, participation in design reviews, and associated First Article Inspections. The position involves working independently and with subject matter experts and management consultants, and supervising team members and subcontractors. The role supports rolling stock engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely delivery of vehicles to specified quality levels. It serves as a technical liaison with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors; produces deliverables such as inspection reports; conducts inspections and audits; and supports procurement and rebuilds to applicable standards and specifications. The position also contributes to client relations, marketing, and scope development, and implements quality assurance and control procedures for engineering models, simulations, and technical deliverables. The position is remote in the United States, with work primarily from a home office and/or an indoor office setting. Travel is required to supervise project implementation, including vehicle inspections. The stated annual gross salary is $182,000–$212,000 USD, plus bonus, for full-time employment, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
Experience with rail vehicle and transit procurements focused on quality assurance and control is desired.
Experience working with all rail modes, specifically high-speed/intercity, commuter, Light Rail/Streetcar, and Subway.
Experience with regulatory bodies, including the FRA/FTA, in relation to rail vehicles.
Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods up to 4 hours at a time.
Ability to speak on the telephone for a total of up to 3 hours per day.
Ability to sit for up to 3 hours without breaks at meetings.
Ability to walk and stand for up to 4 hours without breaks at program site visits and meetings.
Ability to inspect rail vehicles at facilities, which may include pits, platforms, and vehicles in various states of completion.

Nice To Haves

Certified Quality Auditor certification desired.
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification desired.
Experience overseeing fleet management delivery performance and quality is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support rolling stock engineering projects from concept to completion in passenger rail and transit, including new vehicle procurement and modifications to existing equipment.
Support teams and ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of vehicles to the specified quality level.
Serve as a technical liaison with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors.
Produce high-quality deliverables, such as inspection reports, within budget and scope.
Conduct First Article Inspections.
Conduct inspections of manufacturing and built quality of rail vehicles before and after delivery.
Supervise a team of inspectors and subcontractors, where applicable, during audits.
Organize and conduct quality audits.
Participate in design reviews and ensure quality processes and gates are included and implemented.
Implement QA/QC procedures for engineering models, simulations, and technical deliverables, ensuring accuracy and reliability while driving continuous improvement in methodologies, processes, and tools.
Support client relations, marketing activities, and scope development.
Support procurement and rebuilds of rail vehicles, ensuring construction to standards and specifications.

Benefits

Medical insurance with multiple plan options, from low to high deductible.
Dental and vision coverage.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and household members.
Commuter benefits for eligible transit and parking expenses.
Paid parental leave.
Optional supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage with wellness benefits.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company safe harbor contributions.
Competitive vacation time and 11 paid company holidays.
For Canada-based employees: company-paid benefits including Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Dependent Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, extended health and dental coverage, and EAP.
For Canada-based employees: company RRSP contribution equal to 5% of basic salary.