Wheelsets & Bogies Quality Inspector - Rail Ops

Wabtec Corporation; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in [location] is seeking a proactive Wheelsets & Bogies Quality Inspector to join our Operational Excellence team at the Barton Under Needwood facility. This role focuses on ensuring components meet customer, supplier, and regulatory requirements through proactive inspection and problem solving.

The role involves goods-in inspections, ISIR/PPAP activities, and managing quality records, with collaboration across internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience inspecting and measuring engineering components.
• Experience producing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and supporting PPAP activities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in precision measuring equipment and inspection techniques.
• Experience in rail industry or similar engineering/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and measure components against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Complete goods-in inspections, ISIRs, and PPAP-related activities.
• Review supplier documentation and maintain quality records.
• Manage non-conforming products, including quarantine, claims, and supplier returns.
• Raise and investigate quality issues through the WIM system.
• Release compliant products through the MRP system.
• Conduct stock checks and outgoing product inspections as required.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Support 5S, continuous improvement, and quality reporting activities.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.

Skills

Engineering drawing reading

FAIR reporting experience

PPAP knowledge

CMM / Faro Arm usage

Quality clearance

Rail industry experience

Education

HND or equivalent Mechanical Engineering degree

GCSEs in Mathematics and English

Tools

CMM

Faro Arm

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in [location] is seeking a proactive Wheelsets & Bogies Quality Inspector to join our Operational Excellence team at the Barton Under Needwood facility. This role focuses on ensuring components meet customer, supplier, and regulatory requirements through proactive inspection and problem solving.

The role involves goods-in inspections, ISIR/PPAP activities, and managing quality records, with collaboration across internal teams and suppliers.