Lead Subject Matter Expert (Quality Assurance & Control) - Rolling Stock Engineering

dbeconorthamerica; United States; Remote; USD 182,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) / retirement savings

Paid holidays

Other insurance and support programs

Job summary

dbeconorthamerica is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance and Control Engineer to oversee QA/QC for rail vehicle projects in the United States, spanning new procurements, rebuilds, and fleet activities. This role blends inspections, design and quality reviews, client coordination, and oversight of inspectors or subcontractors to ensure vehicles meet standards through delivery.

You will participate in design reviews, prepare inspection reports, and apply quality controls to engineering models and

Qualifications

• Engineering or related degree with rail QA experience.
• Experience across rail modes (high-speed, commuter, light rail, subway).
• Familiarity with federal rail and transit regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA and QC work on passenger rail vehicle projects from concept through delivery.
• Inspect manufacturing and completed vehicles before and after delivery, including first article inspections.
• Organize and carry out quality audits with inspectors and subcontractors as needed.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure quality processes and gates are followed.
• Prepare inspection reports and other technical deliverables within scope and budget.
• Apply quality controls to models, simulations, and technical work and suggest improvements.
• Serve as technical contact for clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors.

Skills

Quality assurance

Inspection

Regulatory knowledge

Client communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Role overview

Lead quality assurance and control work on passenger rail vehicle engineering projects, covering new procurements, rebuilds, modifications, and fleet activities. The work combines technical inspections, design and quality reviews, client coordination, and oversight of inspectors or subcontractors to help ensure vehicles meet specified standards through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support rail vehicle projects from concept through completion, including procurement and modification work across vehicle types.
• Inspect manufacturing and completed vehicles before and after delivery, and conduct first article inspections.
• Organize and carry out quality audits, including oversight of inspectors and subcontractors when assigned.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure quality processes and review gates are included and followed.
• Prepare inspection reports and other technical deliverables within agreed scope and budget.
• Apply quality controls to engineering models, simulations, and technical work, and recommend process improvements.
• Serve as a technical contact for clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors; contribute to client relations and scope development.

Requirements

• Engineering or related degree, with experience in rail vehicle or transit procurement focused on quality assurance and control.
• Experience across rail modes such as high-speed or intercity, commuter, light rail or streetcar, and subway.
• Familiarity with rail vehicle requirements and relevant federal rail and transit regulatory bodies.
• Ability to conduct and document inspections and communicate technical findings to project teams and clients.

Nice to have

• Quality auditor and Certified Welding Inspector credentials are desired.
• Experience overseeing fleet delivery performance and quality is preferred.

Benefits and work setup

The position is listed as remote in the United States, with travel required for project oversight and vehicle inspections. The source lists annual gross pay of $182,000–$212,000 USD plus bonus, dependent on qualifications and experience. U.S. benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement savings contributions, paid holidays, and other insurance and support programs.