QA Inspector

Progress Rail Services Corp.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

Job summary

Progress Rail is seeking a QA Inspector in Kansas City, MO to inspect finished and in-process parts per AAR and customer specs. You will document defects, work with QWI and travelers, and perform internal audits while coordinating with production teams to ensure quality and safety.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED and 1–2 years of QA experience or technical certifications; lead trainer capability and knowledge of gage calibration are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of QA experience or technical certifications.
• Ability to read visual inspection criteria, blueprints and gauges.
• Lead trainer experience for new employees preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of proper gage calibration and color code.
• Conduct product inspection, inbound & outbound, documentation of defects.
• Work with Traveler’s and Quality Work Instructions (QWI’s).
• Demonstrate knowledge of AAR requirements.
• Read and understand blueprints and gauges for inspection.
• Conduct audits & inspections for assembly and manufacturing functions.
• Mentor QA Inspector II/III and ensure final quality inspection.

Skills

Gage calibration

Color code

Product inspection

Quality documentation

AAR requirements

Blueprints & gauges

QA audits

Mentor junior inspectors

Education

High School or GED

1-2 years experience or technical certifications

Tools

AIMS software

Job description

12221BR

Job Purpose:

The QA Inspector inspects finished and products in process as part of the production process to recondition

Bearings, Wheels, and/or Axles according to AAR and customer requirements. Perform other functions or assist in other

departments as needed.

Req ID:

12221BR

Work Location Options:

Kansas City, MO

City:

Kansas City

State::

MO

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:

• Demonstrate knowledge of proper gage calibration and color code;

• Conduct product inspection, inbound & outbound, documentation of defects and buybacks;

• Properly work with Traveler’s and Quality Work Instructions (QWI’s);

• Demonstrate knowledge of AAR requirements;

• Ability to read and understand visual inspection criteria, blueprints, and gauges;

• Conduct audits & inspections for assembly & manufacturing functions;

• Able to work well with production and others team members consistently, accurately, and safely.

Education / Training:

• High School Education or GED;

• 1-2 years of experience or Technical Certifications

Qualifications and Experience:

Advanced duties and responsibilities

• Lead Trainer for new employees;

• Pass Level I NDT (Magnetic Particle) certification;

• Demonstrate the ability to properly complete and maintain quality documentation;

• Demonstrate proper documentation of scrap records (shop specific);

• Review and maintain QWI forms for accuracy and date sensitivity;

• Perform gage internal calibrations;

• Maintain shop specific quality gages for proper calibration;

• Properly fill out subcontractor evaluation forms;

• Perform internal process and product audits;

• Maintain the AIMS software for shop specific Quality action items and training records;

• Review AAR circulars and properly maintain shop specific manuals;

• Inspect incoming parts, review, and maintain necessary documentation;

• Demonstrate proper daily inspection of any shop product;

• Verify shop adherence to Quality specific gage color code system;

• Mentor / Direct any QA Inspector III or II. Responsible of final Quality inspection of parts.

Benefits:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• 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:

Kansas City, MO - 465