Quality Engineer

Wabtec; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in Lexington, TN is seeking a Quality professional to provide services and support to internal/external customers and suppliers, ensuring materials, processes and products meet specifications.

The role primarily operates from Lexington with collaboration across Jackson, TN facilities, reporting to the Quality Leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; 2–5 years related experience or training.
• Self-starter who works well with management.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Oracle, Reliance.
• Ability to initiate and complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Understanding and applying lean, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead in both group and independent settings.
• Commitment to the business unit and strong work ethic.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of products and procedures.
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Experience driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in data analytics, systems navigation, and information management.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Frequent daily face-to-face interaction with employees in an operations environment.
• Support Quality Technicians, Receiving Inspectors and Quality Operators.
• Support Quality Lab activities.
• Create periodic quality reports.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering to improve products and processes.
• Troubleshoot root causes of scrap and customer complaints.
• Investigate field customer complaints as required.
• Lead supplier quality processes at BU level and resolve supplier quality issues.
• Travel to perform supplier quality audits and investigations.
• Engage in Supplier Development and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Manage onboarding processes for new suppliers.
• Manage supplier SCARs and back charges.
• Ensure controls for transfer of parts between suppliers.
• Assist in corrective actions and CAR process.
• Develop and maintain process control plans.
• Support Customer PPAP process.
• Apply SPC techniques to manufacturing and quality processes.
• Support Process/Product Audit Compliance.
• Identify and execute Continuous Improvement activities.
• Support Six Sigma activities.
• Maintain Document Control processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analytics

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Reliance

Job description

Who will you be working with?

Our Wabtec Young Touchstone team combines knowledge of our customers’ product platforms/processes with industry expertise to deliver unparalleled product solutions. Here you’ll interact daily with all support team functions to solve problems and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our customers and their operations.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Heat Transfer & Energy Solutions group Quality team, you will be responsible for providing services and support to internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure materials, processes and products meet or exceed specifications. This position will primarily be in Lexington, TN, but will support both Young Touchstone business facilities located in Lexington and Jackson Tennessee respectively. The role reports directly to the Quality Leader.

What do we want to know about you?

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Be a self-starter who works well with manage
• Strong Problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Oracle, Reliance
• Ability to start and complete projects with little or no supervision
• Understand/Demonstrate ability to utilize lean, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lead in a group setting as well as independently
• Strong Work Ethic and commitment to the business unit
• Conflict Resolution skills
• Strong knowledge of products and procedures
• Ability to adapt and flex in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, improve culture, and influence
• Proficient in data analytics, systems navigation, and information management
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

What will your typical day look like?

• Frequent daily face-to-face interaction with employees in an operations environment
• Support Quality Technicians, Receiving Inspectors and Quality Operators
• Support Quality Lab activities
• Create periodic quality reports
• Work with design and manufacturing engineering in the improvement of product and processes
• Troubleshoot root causes of scrap and customer complaints
• Investigate customer complaints in the field as required
• Lead our Supplier Quality Process at the BU level. Investigating and solving supplier quality issues
• Travel as needed perform supplier quality audits and to investigate supplier quality issues
• Engage in Supplier Development and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Manage onboarding processes for new suppliers
• Manage supplier SCARs and associated back charges
• Ensure controls are in place for transfer of parts between suppliers
• Assist in the development of corrective actions and support CAR process
• Assist in developing and maintaining process control plans
• Support Customer PPAP process
• Identifies and applies SPC Techniques to manufacturing and quality processes (where appropriate)
• Support Process/Product Audit Compliance process
• Identifies and executes Continuous Improvement activities
• Support Six Sigma activities
• Document Control process

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $68900-98200 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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