Quality Control Lead

UNAVAILABLE; Street; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Control Lead, where you will support the execution of quality programs and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. This role involves conducting inspections, leading audits, and serving as a technical resource for quality practices. You will have the opportunity to apply structured problem-solving techniques and work with advanced software tools to enhance quality processes. If you are passionate about quality assurance and looking for a dynamic environment to grow your skills, this position is a perfect fit.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least three years of relevant work experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform hold point inspections and document results.
• Assist with internal audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Structured Problem-Solving

Advanced Computer Skills

Quality Assurance Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

General Inspector Qualification

VT Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Power BI

SharePoint

Railinc

ETQ

Job description

Overview / Aperçu

The Quality Control Lead will support the execution of the quality program and its components to ensure compliance with regulatory, GATX, and customer requirements. This position will also support investigations, discussions, and analyses of quality and maintenance-related issues, as well as the implementation of quality improvements at the facility.

Responsibilities / Responsabilités

1. Hold Point Inspections

• Perform after-repair and/or after-finishing hold point inspections
• Document results and ensure defects are addressed
• Lead discussions on communicating findings
• Investigate trends

Add-Ons

• Function as a designated add-on approver

Auditing

• Assist the quality team with internal audits to confirm compliance with GATX, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Work with applicable individuals to devise and implement corrective actions and follow up to ensure their effectiveness

Technical Resource

• Serve as a technical quality resource for GATX personnel throughout the facility
• Apply GATX Quality program requirements to railcar repairs and support the development of others’ quality knowledge

Qualifications / Qualification

Education and/or Experience Required (including certifications):

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience
• General Inspector Qualification
• VT certification or the ability to obtain this certification
• Knowledge and experience in applying structured problem-solving practices (e.g., 5 Whys)
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency with systems such as:

• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• LCA
• MMS
• Shop Portal
• ECM
• MIS
• SEM
• SharePoint
• Railinc
• ETQ
• Power BI

Other considerations:

This position involves moderate physical activity. Employees are regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, climb, kneel, and crouch during work. Minor travel may be required.

Note: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel in this role. They are not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Canadian Indigenous People Verbiage

GATX Red Deer is located within Treaty 7 and Treaty 6 regions. We acknowledge and respect the traditional territories of the Niisitapi (Blackfoot), including the Siksika, Piikuni, and Kainai Peoples; the Tsuut’ina; the Stoney Nakoda; the Cree; the Saulteaux; and Métis peoples.