Director, Quality

Wabtec Corporation; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Director, Quality to lead quality initiatives at their Germantown site. This role focuses on improving product and service quality while ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess leadership skills, significant experience in Quality management, and a background in engineering fields.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Potential annual bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Engineering, Operations or Quality leadership role.
• Experience with Quality Systems and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to develop high credibility with peers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve quality performance across products and services.
• Implement quality improvement activities and manage audit requirements.
• Develop Supplier Quality Program to enhance productivity and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Continuous Improvement

Education

MS/BS in Engineering

Job description

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It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Director, Quality is responsible for the overall quality performance of WRE which promotes customer satisfaction and positively impacts the financial performance of WRE. The focus will be on products and service offered by the Germantown, MD organization.

How will you make a difference?

This position will monitor, assess, initiate and implement quality improvement activities as appropriate to measure and raise the company's performance in providing quality products and services to our customers. Scope of responsibility to include all Germantown engineering and manufacturing processes and products.

What do we want to know about you?

• MS/BS preferably in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an Engineering, Operations or Quality leadership role, preferably in the rail industry.
• Prior experience building a Quality organization within a company.
• Experience with Repair and Field Service organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve continuous, process-driven improvement
• Desired: Knowledge of Quality Systems ISO standards, EN Standards, IEC standards, IRIS, REACH, RoHS, CMMI, CENELEC.
• Desired: Experience with International Locomotive OEMs/NAFTA Transit customers and related Quality requirements.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, including ability to develop "bench strength".
• Ability to develop high level of credibility and strong positive relationships with subordinates, peers, and customers.
• Self motivated; bias for action; willing to "rollup sleeves", as required.
  
  
  

What will your typical day look like?

• Effective oral and written communication skill; ability to articulate clearly and concisely with message tailored to audience.
• Monitor product quality and reliability. Provide quantitative reports and information, especially related to warranty return rates and costs. Provide assessment of process problems. Work with peers in Engineering, Operations, Product Line Management, Repair and Field Service to implement corrective actions as required,
• Develop and implement Supplier Quality Program which improves overall supplier productivity, quality, and delivery performance.
• Provide reliability engineering support to new development activities to ensure that the product is designed and developed in accordance with customer requirements. Contribute to and approve product design verification and validation protocols and reports.
• Manage all audit requirements; ISO, customer audits, First Article Inspections, etc. Lead efforts to obtain new certifications (IRIS).
• Mentor and/or train employees in general quality concepts. Provide advice to management related to organizational and product improvements.
• Serve as the WRE Quality Advocate to major customers. Monitor customer opinion and any customer provided quality ratings data.
• Review new contract Quality requirements to Ensure compliance. Provide input on new proposal efforts. Provide RAMS/LCC/MTBF analysis and reporting
• Lead internal quality meetings. Monitor field Mod programs for completion. Run internal audit program. Serve as liaison on Corporate Quality Council.
• Provide signatory approval on all EWOs to ensure compliance with the EWO process while assessing the product quality implication of the EWO
• Measure and drive process improvements to reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), improve First Pass Yield and deliver enhanced field performance.
  
  
  

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. This role is based in Germantown.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

$117,900.00-$168,000.00

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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