Inspector I, Quality Assurance

Progress Rail Services Corp.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

PTO

Education Assistance

Employee Recognition Programs

Relocation/Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Progress Rail is seeking a Quality Auditor for 2nd or 3rd shift in Winston-Salem, NC. The role focuses on inspecting subassemblies and final products, recording defect data, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has basic math skills, can read engineering drawings, and collaborates well with production teams. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a large rail industry leader.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; basic math skills necessary.
• Proficiency with Outlook, data entry, and Excel preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret specs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product audits/inspections on major subassemblies and final products for fitness for use.
• Monitor in-process production and record defect data.
• Assist, monitor, and document special projects and audits.
• Prepare audit summaries for Quality Supervisor review.
• Complete documentation like Change Control, Height/Weights, Inspection Records.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve issues and ensure safety.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Basic math skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Outlook

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Data Entry Systems

Job description

Job Purpose

2nd or 3rd shift

Work Location Options

Winston Salem NC

Region

North Carolina

City

Winston Salem

State

North Carolina

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting‑edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct product audits/inspections on major subassemblies and final products during and after production has completed their operations to see if the unit meets specifications and needs of fitness for use;
• Conduct in-process monitoring while product is being assembled and recording the associated defect data;
• Assist in monitoring special projects;
• Provide audit coverage and complete audit summaries for review with Quality Supervisor and distribution;
• Complete documentation requirements, e.g. Change Control, Height Sheets, Weights, Unit Folders, Inspection Records;
• Act as a resource for problem–solving within departments;
• Perform Quality System audits;
• Obtain all necessary documentation required to do in-process monitoring and audit functions, e. g inspection plans, routings, prints, customer contracts, etc.;
• Able to work well with production and others team members consistently, accurately, and safely.

Advanced duties and responsibilities

• Process non-conforming material in production departments;
• Be task-oriented with Quality Engineers;
• Perform Quality System audits;
• Interpret measurements, read measuring devices like gauges, calipers, etc.;
• Use LN, ETQ, iPREP, Q-Das and imagesite.

Education / Training

• Skill Level I – 0-1 years of experience without any technical education;
• High School Education or GED.

Qualifications and Experience

• Model specific courses / classes / training based on shop customer requirements;
• Accurately complete basic math skills;
• Intermediate computer skills (Outlook, data entry, Microsoft Excel).

Preferred Skills

• Document control processes and procedures;
• Collaborate and interact effectively with a variety of other team members – assemblers, engineers, managers;
• Problem-solving abilities; identifying process problems and non-conformances;
• Ability to read engineering drawing;

Physical demands

• Requires long periods of standing, reaching and using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
• Requires frequent walking up and down floor to platforms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl inside the product as required;
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds;
• Metatarsal safety shoes are required as well as safety glasses.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time-Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Education Assistance Program

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

EEO

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location

Winston Salem, NC - 329