Quality Manager

Amsted Rail Company Inc; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

ESOP

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Amsted Rail Company Inc at Granite City, IL is seeking a Quality Assurance leader to oversee all QA activities, ensure product and process compliance, and manage customer/supplier relationships. You will direct internal audits, QA personnel, and set up inspection procedures with manufacturing to guarantee conformance.

You will typically hold a engineering degree with five+ years in quality roles and possess or pursue ASQ CQE/CQA certification, plus strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a quality function.
• Preferred degrees in engineering fields related to materials.
• ASQ certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Quality Assurance including customer/supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with policies, operations, and procedures.
• Lead internal quality audits and supervise quality personnel.
• Establish and direct quality control processes for material conformance.
• Coordinate with manufacturing for in-process and final inspections.
• Report on quality performance and drive product/process improvements.
• Issue, revise and approve the quality manual; resolve issues with customers/suppliers.

Skills

Quality assurance

Auditing

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Metallurgy

ASQ CQE or CQA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AR - Granite City Facility
Granite City, IL 62040, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $110,000 USD to $130,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Q.C.
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: QUALI009785

Description

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages all aspects of Quality Assurance including customer/supplier relationships. Responsible for product and process compliance.

• Ensures that company policies, operations, and procedures meet customer, company, and industry quality requirements.
• Ensures that company quality system is implemented as defined by the quality manual
• Manages the Internal Quality Audit system, perform and facilitate audits
• Manages quality and inspection personnel
• Establishes and directs quality control processes to ensure raw material and finished product conformance with product quality specifications
• Establishes, supervises, and monitors in-process and final inspection procedures in conjunction with manufacturing
• Reports on quality performance of operations and product reliability
• Participates in development of processes and existing design improvements to ensure internal quality planning is addressed
• Responsible for issuing, revising and approving the quality manual
• Acts as liaison with customers and/or suppliers to resolve quality issues and facilitate on-site visits
• Works with personnel from all departments
• Has authority to prevent further processing, delivery or installation of non-conforming items or services until deficiency is resolved
• Analyzes data and proposes improvements to products and processes

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or Materials Science
• Minimum five years of experience in a quality function
• Travel/technical interface with customer/suppliers
• ASQ CQA or CQE certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

12 ATTRIBUTES

• Ensures accountability
• Manages conflict
• Courage
• Directs work
• Situational adaptability
• Balances stakeholders

What we offer you:

The base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000. The exact salary will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for participation in a competitive bonus program based on individual and company performance.

Amsted Rail offers a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, well‑being, and long‑term financial security. Available benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage
• Life insurance,short‑term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — Amsted Rail is 100% employee‑owned
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and additional wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement, education assistance, and career development programs
• Charitable gift matching and volunteer opportunities
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and any other basis covered by federal, state, or local law.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Materials Science & Engineering or related field.

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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