MRU Quality Inspector-Lead

Trinity Industries; Wood River (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to join their Wood River facility. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact by ensuring product quality through rigorous testing and inspection processes. As a key member of the quality team, you will employ both automated and manual techniques to identify defects, maintain compliance with industry standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. If you are a resilient, detail-oriented individual with a passion for quality assurance, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a company dedicated to delivering goods for the good of all and take your career to the next level.

Qualifications

• Railcar related Quality Inspection experience is essential.
• Proficiency in inspection tools and measuring equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing and inspection of products.
• Utilize automated and manual techniques for non-destructive tests.
• Maintain records and assist with quality control reports.

Skills

Quality Control Testing

Non-Destructive Testing

Inspection Tools Proficiency

Data Analysis

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

Radiography Equipment

Inspection Tools

Job description

Job Description - MRU Quality Inspector-Lead (2401052)

TrinityRail is hiring a Quality Assurance Lead at our Wood River, IL plant.

Our products are an integral part of the supply chain that helps fuel our lives and our economy. Over the last 85 years, Trinity Industries has grown to over 6,000 employees strong with the common purpose of Delivering Goods, For the Good of All.

The Quality Assurance Lead position is a great opportunity for a resilient, team-minded individual who doesn’t shy away from a challenge.

What You'll Do:

1. Perform quality control testing and inspection of standard parts, units, equipment, or material to ensure conformance with standards and determine if the product meets all requirements.
2. Perform a variety of standard testing processes on in-process products or during manufacturing and record and analyze results.
3. Utilize knowledge of industry-specific tests and testing equipment.
4. Employ automated and manual techniques including ultrasound and radiography to perform non-destructive tests to identify errors or defects in equipment.
5. Provide administrative project and/or process support for the Quality department, supporting the corporate Quality staff in all related activity.
6. Assist with creating/updating Work Order Records.
7. Maintain records, processes, procedures including responsibility for data entry of specific quality-related information.
8. Assist with quality control reports and quality control systems.
9. Review data for accuracy.
10. Assist team with policies and procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.
11. Follow all safety rules and practices.
12. May be involved in safety committees or initiatives.
13. Perform high-level control inspections and quality audits of products.
14. Perform a variety of standard testing processes on finished products or equipment and record and analyze results.
15. Utilize knowledge of industry-specific tests and testing equipment.
16. Employ automated and manual techniques including VT Level II certification to perform non-destructive tests to identify errors or defects in units.
17. Follow all safety and quality rules and practices.
18. May be involved in safety committees or initiatives.
19. Report directly to the QA Lead Supervisor.
20. Be proficient in the use of inspection tools and measuring equipment.
21. Be proficient in procedural inspections (maintenance, qualification, customer requirements).
22. Achieve Level II in VT.
23. Maintain a High School Diploma / GED (Minimum requirement).
24. Have thorough knowledge of inspection tools and measuring equipment and of operational functions to be inspected.
25. Show proficiency and knowledge of car owner procedures and inspection processes.
26. Have a valid Drivers License.

Qualifications

What You'll Need:

1. Railcar related Quality Inspection experience.
2. Working knowledge of and experience with industry-specific tests, testing equipment, inspection tools, and measuring equipment.
3. Working understanding/competency of the AAR (Association of American Railroads) standards/policies.
4. Level II VT, or ability to obtain it.
5. Must be able to pass a Technical Performance Evaluation every 3 years as required by the Industry requirements of AAR MSRP, M-1003.