Lead QA Engineer — Process & Quality Leader

Wabtec; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer to lead quality initiatives for Positive Train Control solutions. You will oversee process governance, metrics, and audits while driving continuous improvement across the software lifecycle.

The role demands a BS/MS in a relevant field, 4+ years in software development/quality, and strong communication skills to influence across a matrix organization. Expect leadership in audits, CAPAs, and process maturity initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related subject.
• At least 4 years of experience in software development, implementation and/or quality.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Strong understanding of Process Assurance activities, including Process Audits, Corrective and Preventative Actions
• Strong team player with high personal energy and self-accountability
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with both technical and nontechnical audiences
• Able to lead by influence while working in a matrix environment

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the continuous improvement of process effectiveness and efficiency.
• Support engineering teams developing, optimizing and implementing new processes, while ensuring compliance with Digital Intelligence and Wabtec policies.
• Lead operating rhythm to improve software First Pass Yield and defect escape rate
• Act as a gatekeeper for software releases, ensuring process is properly followed, and design rigor appropriately applied.
• Develop and maintain metrics / measurement system for continuous improvement
• Support continuous product and process improvement through detailed failure analysis for non-conformances, and development of effective and compliant solutions to prevent recurrence of issues and quality escapes.
• Observe (audit) that documented standards, processes, and procedures are followed

Skills

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Matrix environment

Root cause analysis

Software development

Education

BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related

MS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer to lead quality initiatives for Positive Train Control solutions. You will oversee process governance, metrics, and audits while driving continuous improvement across the software lifecycle.

The role demands a BS/MS in a relevant field, 4+ years in software development/quality, and strong communication skills to influence across a matrix organization. Expect leadership in audits, CAPAs, and process maturity initiatives.