Project Quality Leader

Wabtec • Duncan, SC

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Quality Leader is a key member of the Quality organization and works closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Supply Chain, and Customer teams. This role partners directly with customers and internal project teams to ensure quality requirements are achieved throughout the product lifecycle while providing leadership to a team of Project Quality Engineers. You will lead project quality activities across multiple programs to ensure customer requirements, business objectives, and regulatory standards are achieved. You will drive APQP methodologies, lead quality strategy, resolve complex quality issues, and build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of Quality experience
• Experience in project management environments
• Strong knowledge of APQP, QRQC, 8D, PDCA, FMEA and auditing
• Blueprint reading and measurement techniques
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Responsibilities

• Lead project quality engineers and quality planning activities
• Drive APQP implementation and launch readiness
• Serve as primary customer quality contact
• Lead quality audits, FAIs, production transfers, and customer reviews
• Manage COPQ reduction initiatives and quality metrics
• Champion root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D
• Ensure compliance with QMS and customer requirements
• Recruit, coach, and develop employees

Benefits

• health
• welfare
• retirement
• annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level