Quality Process Specialist

GATX

Waycross (GA)

On-site

USD 68,600 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading railcar management company is seeking a Quality Process Leader based in Waycross, GA. This mid-senior level role involves managing quality improvement initiatives, analyzing data, and coordinating with stakeholders to implement corrective actions. The ideal candidate has a degree in Industrial or Quality Engineering and 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a heavy industrial environment. Competitive salary range is $68,600 - $95,000 annually, with benefits such as medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

1-3 years of experience in a related position required.
Quality system experience required (AAR M-1003, TQM, ISO 9000, etc.).
Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead the investigation and corrective action development.
Analyze data and identify areas for quality improvements.
Provide status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Quality Engineering

Tools

MS Suite

Power BI

ETQ Reliance

SharePoint

Job description

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Base pay range

$68,600.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success—success that is powered by our people. We are proud of our high-performance culture, hard-working and enthusiastic management team, and beautiful office space in the Willis Tower.

At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to advance in their careers.

This position is based out of our Waycross, GA facility but we are also open to having this position based out of our Terre Haute, IN facility.

The person in this role utilizes quality and industrial engineering techniques as well as other analytical methods to investigate and resolve customer rejects as well as identify and drive improvement opportunities within our shop network. This position will analyze quality data and lead the recommendation, development, and implementation of corrective actions. The Quality Process Leader will serve as a cross-functional resource for quality improvement at the Waycross, GA and Terre Haute, IN facilities. This position will perform analysis of data and review effectiveness of corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Own/Manage the Opportunity for Improvement (OIR) Process at Waycross and Terre Haute

• Lead the investigation, root cause and corrective action development

• Coordinate discussions with stakeholders for determining root cause, developing corrective actions and ensuring successful implementation of corrective actions

• Follow up on corrective actions to ensure effectiveness

• Finalize reports and present during management review

• Participate in management review meeting and be representative and liaison for facility

• Support implementation of necessary process adjustments that may result from OIR recommended corrective actions, including creation/revision of procedures, instructions and forms.

Analyze the effectiveness of corrective actions based on Waycross and Terre Haute quality metrics and recommend further data analysis or enhanced corrective actions.

• Time spent: 25%, or time available

• Provide status updates and communicate results to key stakeholders at the Waycross and Terre Haute facility

• Analyze data from various quality inputs (including, but not limited to: nonconformance reports, customer complaints, and internal quality data) to determine trends and systemic issues and identify areas for quality improvements.

• Coordinate discussions with stakeholders for determining root cause, developing corrective actions and ensuring successful implementation of corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Quality Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent level of experience.

• One to three years of experience in related position required, preferably in a heavy industrial environment.

• Quality system experience required (AAR M-1003, TQM, ISO 9000, etc.)

• Ability to extract, compile, and analyze data using standard statistical tools.

• Proficient in the use of MS Suite

• Power BI, ETQ Reliance & SharePoint proficiency is preferred

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.

• Knowledge and experience in applying structured problem-solving practices, root cause analysis methods and quality improvement initiatives such as Lean or Six Sigma; formal training and/or relevant certification is desirable

Other (i.e., physical requirements, travel, etc. that is not covered above)

• Moderate travel as necessary to visit repair facilities, customers and attend industry meetings, up to 50%.

• Must be physically able to climb on and into equipment (rail cars) within a maintenance facility, stand on feet for extended periods in a plant environment.

This position is based out of our Waycross, GA facility but we are also open to having this position based out of our Terre Haute, IN facility.

Salary Range

As of the post date, the salary range for this position is:

$68,600.00 - $95,000.00

This range is a reasonable estimate and takes into account several factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, geographic location, skill set, experience, education, training, internal equity, and other business needs.

This role may be eligible to participate in the Company’s short-term incentive plan, the details of which will be provided to the applicant upon hire.

Posting Duration

This posting will remain open until the role is filled.

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