Project Quality Leader

Wabtec Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Duncan, SC is seeking a Project Quality Leader to guide quality activities across programs and partner with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service and Supply Chain. You will lead a team of Project Quality Engineers to ensure customer requirements are achieved throughout the product lifecycle.

You will drive APQP, set quality strategy, resolve complex issues, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring QMS compliance and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Quality experience.
• Experience in project management environments.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, QRQC, 8D, PDCA, FTA, FMEA and auditing.
• Blueprint reading and measurement techniques.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project quality engineers and quality planning activities.
• Drive APQP implementation and launch readiness.
• Serve as primary customer quality contact.
• Lead quality audits, FAIs, production transfers, and customer reviews.
• Manage COPQ reduction initiatives and quality metrics.
• Champion root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D.
• Ensure compliance with QMS and customer requirements.
• Recruit, coach, and develop employees.

Skills

APQP

QRQC

8D

PDCA

FMEA

Auditing

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

The Project Quality Leader is a key member of the Quality organization and works closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service, Supply Chain, and Customer teams. This role partners directly with customers and internal project teams to ensure quality requirements are achieved throughout the product lifecycle while providing leadership to a team of Project Quality Engineers.

How will you make a difference?

You will lead project quality activities across multiple programs to ensure customer requirements, business objectives, and regulatory standards are achieved. You will drive APQP methodologies, lead quality strategy, resolve complex quality issues, and build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What do we want to know about you?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field


• Minimum 5 years of Quality experience


• Experience in project management environments


• Strong knowledge of APQP, QRQC, 8D, PDCA, FTA, FMEA and auditing


• Blueprint reading and measurement techniques


• Strong leadership and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead project quality engineers and quality planning activities


• Drive APQP implementation and launch readiness


• Serve as primary customer quality contact


• Lead quality audits, FAIs, production transfers, and customer reviews


• Manage COPQ reduction initiatives and quality metrics


• Champion root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D


• Ensure compliance with QMS and customer requirements


• Recruit, coach, and develop employees

What about the physical demands of the job?

Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments. Frequent walking through production areas, use of PPE as required, observation of equipment and documentation, and regular communication with stakeholders.

Travel Requirements

This position is based in Duncan, SC and requires flexibility to support the Charlotte, NC facility as business needs dictate. Travel requirement: approximately 20% travel, including customer visits, inter-site support, audits, project reviews, launches, and other business needs.

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

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800 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 annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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