Spec I, Quality Assurance

Progress Rail•Muncie, IN

About The Position

The QA Specialist manages the quality system and personnel to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, including customer requirements, PRS corporate standards, AAR, M-1003, and FRA. The role also assists in establishing and maintaining quality surveillance programs in accordance with Progress Rail contract requirements, standards, and best practices. Progress Rail provides railroad products, services, and technologies to customers around the world. Founded in 1983, the company became part of Caterpillar Inc. in 2006 and serves railway customers in more than 100 countries.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a supervisor or lead in Quality in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with manufacturing and production processes and principles.
Working knowledge and expertise in machining, welding, assembly, and mechanical devices.
Previous training in, or ability to be trained on, the practical application of quality tools, including SPC, FMEA, process mapping, control plans, and M-1003; or Green Belt certification or training.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn company enterprise software.
Ability to read and understand precision instruments, gauges, blueprints, and technical drawings.
High attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
Understanding of ISO 9001 standards and practices.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree.
Experience in the railroad industry or related industries.
Experience in auditing and equipment inspection.

Responsibilities

Establish, maintain, and oversee the quality system, including quality plans, documentation, systems, procedures, and training.
Respond to internal and external quality issues, including ownership of the corrective and preventive action procedure.
Serve quality functions during contract reviews and customer requests for changes.
Supervise and ensure adequate inspection personnel for incoming inspection, final quality control, scrap evaluation, rework, AAR reports, and supplier quality programs.
Maintain quality systems compliant with M-1003 and other customer or agency requirements, such as AAR.
Ensure the adequacy of inspection and test equipment, including the calibration program.
Establish and retain required quality records, including training, inspection and test, and customer-specified documents.
Assess suppliers and subcontractors and maintain the approved vendor list.
Coordinate customer inspections, inquiries, and follow-up.
Develop and conduct quality training for production employees.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, no waiting period, and immediate vesting.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance.
HDHP and HSA with seed money.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid vacation.
Paid holidays.
Paid Time-Off (PTO).
Employee Assistance Plan.
Education Assistance Program.
Employee Recognition Programs.
Site-specific production and incentive plans.
Site-specific step and skill level wage adjustment plans.
Site-specific relocation and sign-on bonus programs.