Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector

STV, Inc.; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector to oversee quality assurance processes at manufacturing sites. This role involves extensive inspections, audits, and collaboration with suppliers to ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will bring over eight years of experience in rail vehicle manufacturing, demonstrating expertise in assembly methods, quality control, and safety protocols. Join a forward-thinking company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of rail systems across the globe.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (16 days)

Paid Holidays (8 days)

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of inspection experience in Rail Vehicle manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable in quality control programs and Rail Vehicle systems.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 and safety practices in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections at contractor's production facility.
• Prepare weekly status reports for program management.
• Conduct supplier audits and prepare associated reports.

Skills

Rail Vehicle assembly methods and processes

Jigs, fixtures and production line equipment calibration

Welding processes and AWS standards

Electrical systems testing

Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs

Supplier audits and surveillance activities

ISO 9001 QMS requirements

Safety requirements of the Rail Vehicle industry

Education

Technical School or Community College Education

Job description

STV has one opening for aRail Vehicle Quality Inspectorto work out of a client manufacturing site inChangchun, China. The duration of this assignment is 18 to 24 months. 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 yearsof experience in the manufacturing of Rail vehicles mainly passenger cars. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our clients' requirements throughout the United States and will be assigned to a major Rail vehicle supplier located abroad in China.

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.

• Rail Vehicle subsystems including HVAC, trucks, communications, electrical systems, etc.

• Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs as they relate to the Rail Vehicle industry.

• Conducting daily inspections at contractor's production facility.

• Conducting supplier audits, surveillance activities 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.

• ISO 9001QMS requirements and FTA Quality Management System Guidelines.

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.

• Speaking Chinese Mandarin is a plus but not a requirement.

Compensation Range:

$78,844.00 - $105,125.00

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.