Quality Project Manager

Stadler Rail Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

PTO + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Life & disability insurance

Employee referral bonus

On-site cafeteria discounts

Job summary

Stadler US is seeking a Quality Project Manager to bridge customers, inspectors, engineering and production teams across rail projects. You will implement project-specific QA plans, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and warranty requirements.

You will lead root-cause analysis, manage FAI-related quality activities, audits, and documentation while coordinating with cross-functional teams, including international counterparts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quality Management, Project Management, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 2–5 years of quality engineering, quality management, or technical project management experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), quality frameworks, and regulatory/industry standards (ISO 9001, FRA/DOT rail standards).
• Hands-on experience with root-cause analysis tools (8D, 5-Why, CAPA, Fishbone).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute project-specific QA plans, quality reports, procedures, and work instructions aligned with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal factory guidelines.
• Serve as primary liaison with customer-resident inspectors, coordinating requests and ensuring compliance throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions, implement daily QA/QC workflows, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement across project teams.
• Collaborate with FAI Manager to establish FAI plans and provide QA support during first article reviews.
• Plan, schedule, and execute internal and external quality audits to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and regulatory standards.
• Establish inspection plans across project stages, define acceptance criteria for QC inspectors, and maintain vehicle history and quality records.
• Work with cross-functional teams and international counterparts to ensure quality across the project lifecycle.

Skills

QMS knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Communication & leadership

MS Office & Visio

ERP/documentation tools

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quality Management, Project Management, Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Visio

ERP software

Job description

QUALITY PROJECT MANAGER

Are you ready to help shape the future of mobility?

Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years. Our passion goes beyond building the trains customers want and people choose to ride. As a complete service provider and dedicated partner in signaling and maintenance, we guarantee safety, availability, and operation. As a global leader in rail vehicle construction, we are defining the future of sustainable transportation through innovation, precision engineering, and cutting-edge passenger technology. From commuter trains and light rail systems to zero-emission hydrogen and battery-powered fleets, our teams design, build, and maintain the vehicles that keep communities moving forward.

What You’ll Do

As a Quality Project Manager, you will serve as a critical bridge between customers, resident inspectors, internal engineering and production teams, and external suppliers. In this role, you will lead the implementation of project-specific quality assurance plans ensuring all customer specifications, regulatory standards, and internal quality metrics are met from manufacturing through the end of the warranty phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Quality Oversight: Develop, maintain, and execute project-specific Quality Assurance (QA) plans, quality reports, procedures, and wor instructions aligned with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal factory guidelines.
• Customer & Inspector Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for customer-resident inspectors, coordinating requests, managing expectations, and ensuring seamless compliance throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Root Cause & Continuous Improvement: Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions using structured methodologies (8D, 5-Why). Implement daily QA/QC workflows, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and drive continuous improvement across project teams.
• First Article Inspections (FAI): Collaborate with the FAI Manager to establish FAI plans and provide hands‑on quality support during the first article review phase.
• Audits & Compliance: Plan, schedule, and execute internal and external quality audits. Ensure full alignment with contractual obligations, configuration management design processes, and regulatory standards.
• Inspection & Documentation: Establish inspection plans across all project stages, define clear acceptance criteria for QC inspectors, and maintain the vehicle history books, inspection records, and quality documentation.
• Global Collaboration: Work closely with cross‑functional project management teams, production leads, and international counterparts (including Swiss‑based engineering teams).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quality Management, Project Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 2–5 years of quality engineering, quality management, or technical project management experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Core Competencies:
  • Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), quality frameworks, and regulatory/industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, FRA/DOT rail standards).
  • Hands‑on expertise with root‑cause analysis tools (8D, 5-Why, CAPA, Fishbone).
• Communication & Leadership: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to manage customer relationships, interface with inspectors, and collaborate with global engineering teams.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite, Visio, and quality documentation/ERP software. Strong time-management and problem‑solving abilities.

What We Offer

Stadler US offers a competitive, comprehensive employee benefits package designed to support you and your family:

• Low‑Cost, Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer match after 90 days
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Paid Holidays, plus an Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 – Jan. 1)
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Company‑Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted meals at our on‑site cafeteria

Stadler US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.