Quality Engineer - Rail Manufacturing & Improvement

Progress Rail; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

Progress Rail is seeking a Quality Engineer in Albertville, AL to partner with cross-functional teams and implement quality systems ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction. You will lead CAPA, PFMEA, and data-driven improvements across manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, audits, QA systems, and collaboration with engineering and maintenance to improve OEE, MTBF, and process reliability. A bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Experience in quality engineering, QA, QM within industrial manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
• Experience with quality management systems and process control methodologies.
• Working knowledge of AIAG Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA/FMEA, MSA, SPC.
• Experience with structured problem-solving: 5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D, DMAIC, Pareto.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, process capability studies, quality data analysis.
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, operations, and program teams to resolve quality and production issues.
• Develop, implement, and improve quality systems, procedures, and standard work.
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA activities using structured problem-solving.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, control plans, inspection methods, and testing protocols.
• Collect, interpret, analyze, and report quality data using QC and statistical tools.
• Lead or support Gauge R&R studies and SPC activities.
• Lead corrective action from customer concerns, audits, and quality issues.
• Support equipment and process qualification activities, including MSA and validation.

Skills

Quality engineering

Quality assurance

Quality management

Manufacturing processes

Communication skills

QM systems

AIAG Core Tools

Analytical skills

Excel advanced

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Progress Rail is seeking a Quality Engineer in Albertville, AL to partner with cross-functional teams and implement quality systems ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction. You will lead CAPA, PFMEA, and data-driven improvements across manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, audits, QA systems, and collaboration with engineering and maintenance to improve OEE, MTBF, and process reliability. A bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.