Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector

STV•North Highlands, CA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

STV has an opening for a Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector to work out of a client manufacturing site in Sacramento, CA. The ideal candidate will be interested working in manufacturing sites as well as client sites to review Rail Car Systems and quality programs audits of parts suppliers. The Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector we are seeking must possess minimum of 8 years of experience in the manufacturing and overhaul of Rail vehicles. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our clients’ requirements throughout the United States and Internationally on major Rail vehicle programs. The inspector must be experienced and knowledgeable in the following areas: Rail Vehicle assembly methods and processes. Jigs, fixtures and production line equipment calibration and control processes. Welding processes and AWS standards. Rail Vehicle testing and witnessing/supporting of such programs. Electrical systems testing including megger, High Potential (Hi Pot) and continuity testing. Corrosion evaluation and associated mitigation plans. Climate chamber testing and witnessing/supporting of such programs. Rail Vehicle subsystems including prime mover, HEP, HVAC, trucks, communications, electrical systems, etc. Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs as they relate to the Rail Vehicle industry. Support of First Article Inspection (FAI) and source inspection requirements. Conducting daily inspections at contractor’s production facility. Conducting supplier audits and preparing associated reports for program management and client. Preparing weekly status reports for program management and client. Familiar with safety requirements and practices of the Rail Vehicle industry. FRA and AAR requirements applicable to Rail Vehicle maintenance and overhaul activities. Required Skills Technical School or Community College Education or equivalent job experience. A minimum of 8 years of inspection experience. Experience Rail Vehicle Systems, and quality control programs and activities. Compensation Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of experience in the manufacturing and overhaul of Rail vehicles.
Experienced and knowledgeable in Rail Vehicle assembly methods and processes.
Experienced and knowledgeable in Jigs, fixtures and production line equipment calibration and control processes.
Experienced and knowledgeable in Welding processes and AWS standards.
Experienced and knowledgeable in Rail Vehicle testing and witnessing/supporting of such programs.
Experienced and knowledgeable in Electrical systems testing including megger, High Potential (Hi Pot) and continuity testing.
Experienced and knowledgeable in Corrosion evaluation and associated mitigation plans.
Experienced and knowledgeable in Climate chamber testing and witnessing/supporting of such programs.
Experienced and knowledgeable in Rail Vehicle subsystems including prime mover, HEP, HVAC, trucks, communications, electrical systems, etc.
Experienced and knowledgeable in Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs as they relate to the Rail Vehicle industry.
Experienced and knowledgeable in Support of First Article Inspection (FAI) and source inspection requirements.
Familiar with safety requirements and practices of the Rail Vehicle industry.
Familiar with FRA and AAR requirements applicable to Rail Vehicle maintenance and overhaul activities.
Technical School or Community College Education or equivalent job experience.
A minimum of 8 years of inspection experience.
Experience Rail Vehicle Systems, and quality control programs and activities.

Responsibilities

Supporting our clients’ requirements throughout the United States and Internationally on major Rail vehicle programs.
Conducting daily inspections at contractor’s production facility.
Conducting supplier audits and preparing associated reports for program management and client.
Preparing weekly status reports for program management and client.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (16 days)
Paid Holidays (8 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships