Quality Technical Advisor

Wabtec Corporation; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation invites a Quality Technical Adviser to lead quality objectives for designated product lines, ensuring conformity to drawings and specs while reducing defects and improving productivity.

The role emphasizes audits, NPI/PPAP support, supplier collaboration, and deployment of Six Sigma tools to drive robust processes and data-driven decisions. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 5 years of quality, engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Prior manufacturing operations experience.
• Experience in quality control/assurance including NPI and PPAP.
• Ability to conduct internal and external quality audits to identify improvement opportunities.
• Six Sigma training/certification or equivalent quality training.
• Proficiency with Excel, Minitab, SAS, Access and applying statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and implement multiple concurrent process improvement projects.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate quality assurance sampling systems and statistical techniques.
• Oversee evaluation of test equipment and precision measurements.
• Collaborate with Material Review Board to disposition nonconforming material.
• Work with NP development teams to approve new production/services.
• Resolve quality issues with suppliers and manufacturing engineering.
• Conduct audits of operations for quality compliance.
• Ensure machine settings meet drawing requirements.
• Disseminate information related to product quality and process improvement.

Skills

Urgency

Material control

MSA

Metrology

Automated testing

Software

Auditing

CAPA plans

Six Sigma

Communication

Leadership

Quality control

NPI

PPAP

Excel

Minitab

SAS

Access

Quality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Minitab

SAS

Access

Job description

Job Description

The Quality Technical Adviser (QTA) will demonstrate leadership and technical proficiency in identifying and developing strategies to meet quality objectives (e.g., ensure compliance to drawings and specifications, reduce defects and associated scrap, improve productivity) for assigned product line(s).

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university With a minimum of 5 years of quality, engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Prior manufacturing operations experience.
• Prior experience in areas of quality control and assurance such as: New Product Introduction and change management actions impacting component manufacturing operations, including the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• High sense of urgency, understands importance of timeliness.
• Incoming material control, process control, systems performance, product evaluation, MSA, metrology, automated testing, and software.
• Ability to conduct internal and external quality audits to recognize improvement opportunities.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to identify and implement effective CA / PA plans.
• Six Sigma training/certification, or equivalent Quality training.
• Proficiency with programs such such as Excel, Minitab, SAS, Access and ability to apply statistical methods to analysis of Engineering problems.
• High attention to detail and ability to comprehend technical documentation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

What will your typical day look like?

• In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and work to achieve short-term and some long-term business goals. In addition, you will:
• Prioritize and implement multiple concurrent process improvement projects, alone or as part of a multifunctional team, to improve quality and/or productivity.
• Analyze production limitations, then develop, implement, and evaluate quality assurance process sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques to track the progress of improvement efforts.
• Oversee evaluation of test equipment, precision measurements, accuracy measurements, and performance testing.
• Work with Material Review Board to disposition nonconforming material and devise remediation actions.
• Work with New Product development teams to approve new production/services used in product realization.
• Work with Supplier Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve quality issues related to existing suppliers and new suppliers.
• Conduct and receive training on quality assurance concepts and tools.
• Perform audits of operations for compliance to quality requirements.
• Work with Material Review Board/Manufacturing to ensure machine settings and tools required meet drawing requirements
• Collect, organize, monitor, and distribute information for the Company and to customers /suppliers related to product quality and process improvement.
• Specify, develop, and accept advanced technology, quality information, and test equipment
• Provide advanced Quality Engineering of new product introduction involving new processes or advanced automated equipment.
• Act as consultant (recognized authority) to the Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering organizations to improve Quality and Manufacturing processes, introduce new products, and improve product design.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE.
• Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands-on learning process.

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, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Additional Information

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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