Rail Quality Engineer - Bogie Systems

Wabtec; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in Burton on Trent, UK, seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to lead quality activities for the bogie product range within the LH Group division. You will review supplier documentation, manage non-conformances, and release compliant parts to production while ensuring 5S and quality standards are met.

With a strong mechanical background, you will investigate defects, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of 8D, FMEA, PPAP and their application in manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use calibrated equipment.
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple issues.
• IT literate and proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities for the bogie product range, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Review supplier documentation and complete ISIR/FAIR inspections.
• Manage quality records, non-conformances, and supplier quality issues via WIM.
• Release compliant products to production and quarantine non-conforming items.
• Assess returned products, investigate quality concerns, and report findings.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve rejects and quality-related issues.
• Maintain inspection and quarantine areas in line with 5S standards.
• Prepare quality improvement reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Escalate ongoing quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Provide wider quality support, including basic Quality Engineer responsibilities as required by the business.

Skills

8D

FMEA

PPAP

Drawings reading

Calibration

MS Office

Quality management

Education

HND Engineering

Job description

Wabtec in Burton on Trent, UK, seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to lead quality activities for the bogie product range within the LH Group division. You will review supplier documentation, manage non-conformances, and release compliant parts to production while ensuring 5S and quality standards are met.

With a strong mechanical background, you will investigate defects, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and drive corrective actions.