Services Product Line Quality Director

Tsubaki Nakashima Co., Ltd; Pinerolo; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global leader in transit solutions is seeking a Quality Manager in Pinerolo, Italy. This role involves defining and deploying quality strategies for service product lines, managing customer quality interactions, and leading a quality organization. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management and extensive experience in quality management within industrial settings. Fluency in English and a strong project management background are required. The position supports continuous improvement and ensures compliance with quality standards.

Competenze

• Extensive experience in quality management within production/industrial settings.
• Strong background in Project Management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Mansioni

• Define and deploy Quality strategy for Services product lines.
• Monitor and control Quality performance through KPIs.
• Manage Customer Quality Interface as the primary representative.
• Lead quality organization, including development and coaching of team members.
• Ensure QMS compliance across Services Sites.
• Manage Safety cases and Hot issues.
• Own quality budget aligned with product line strategy.
• Exercise stop/release authority for Process/Product/Project.

Conoscenze

Quality Management

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management

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Responsibilities

• Define and deploy Quality strategy for Services product lines aligned with Transit Quality Strategy, including continuous improvement plans and cultural transformation initiatives
• Monitor and control Quality performance through KPIs across Customer interface, Engineering, and Project Management to achieve customer targets and ensure on-time deliverables
• Manage Customer Quality Interface as primary representative for quality matters, ensuring professional meeting preparation, achievement of committed targets, and timely escalation of issues
• Lead quality organization including PQE, Product Quality teams, and Regional Quality network while developing, training, and coaching team members on quality excellence
• Ensure QMS compliance across Services Sites and Transit QMS while supporting Quality BPO for process and tools deployment
• Manage Safety cases and Hot issues until LLC implementation is secured, with proper escalation from OU/PL to Regions/Transit level
• Own quality budget including preparation, execution, and follow-up aligned with product line strategy
• Exercise stop/release authority for any Process/Product/Project (APQP) within the Product Line and all Operating Units to ensure quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field
• Extensive experience in quality management within production/industrial settings, particularly in Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, or similar sectors
• Strong background in Project Management and/or continuous improvement methodologies
• Proven ability to navigate complex, international matrix organizations
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

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We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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