Quality Leader

Wabtec•Erie, PA

1d•$91,100 - $129,800

About The Position

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? Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities. How will you make a difference? The Senior Locomotive Production Quality Leader for the Erie Manufacturing facility will have full responsibility for the sustained conformance of Locomotive Assembly and Test Facilities at the Erie Site. The Locomotives and their applicable manufacturing specifications, compliance with requirements associated with AAR, ISO, and TPG (Transportation, Power and Generation) classification certifications, and the execution of continuous improvement activities focused on defined targets in safety, quality, and productivity

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
Prior manufacturing operations experience.
5 years of quality or reliability experience.
Experience with tollgate process, PPAPs, NCMRs, and Reliance (Quality Management System)
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize.
High sense of urgency and understands the importance of timeliness.
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Proven problem analytic and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated improvement in DPMO (Defects per Million Opportunities), DPU (Defects per unit), and Infancy reduction.
Experience communicating with Direct Customers on performance and compliance
Demonstrate Locomotive components knowledge

Responsibilities

Lead the Locomotive manufacturing quality and cross functional teams with regards to Quality Initiatives and performance
Work with operations and manufacturing engineering to reduce internal defects and material scrap.
Be focal point and engage in all PPAPs impacting Locomotive manufacturing operations.
Ensure quality performance, alerts, and other relevant information is communicated effectively through multiple media approaches.
Utilize data, product genealogy, and analytics to facilitate RCA, problem solving, and process improvement.
Perform internal proactive audits of MI’s, NCMR areas, etc. to ensure compliance and audit preparation.
Manage manufacturing deviations and engineering notices as required.
Interface with and share best practices and lessons learned with the manufacturing quality team
Lead and Develop individuals into a team environment
Drive accountability with team members both direct and cross functional