Rail QA Specialist — Inspections, Audits & Compliance

AtkinsRéalis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to provide QA oversight of rail vehicle manufacturing, refurbishment, testing, and commissioning in Los Angeles. You will work with vehicle builders, suppliers, contractors, and clients to ensure compliance with project specs, QA plans, and industry standards.

Extensive travel to facilities and supplier locations across North America is required. The role emphasizes inspections, audits, and documentation, with responsibility for MRB

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, welding engineering, rail transit, or a related field.
• Experience supporting rolling stock manufacturing, vehicle refurbishment programs, or rail systems projects.
• Ability to work independently and within a geographically dispersed team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to manufacturing and supplier facilities.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, auditing principles, and corrective action processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance oversight of vehicle manufacturers, contractors, and suppliers supporting rail and transit projects.
• Perform inspections, audits, surveillance activities, and witness hold points to verify compliance with project quality requirements.
• Maintain daily inspection logs and document findings using QIRs and SIRs.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) and source inspections as required.
• Monitor compliance with project specifications, builder quality plans, AtkinsRéalis Project Quality Plans, and QA systems.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and product quality against FTA, ISO, and industry standards.
• Lead weekly manufacturer quality meetings and maintain action item logs.

Skills

Quality assurance

Auditing

Inspection

Travel readiness

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Quality management software

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to provide QA oversight of rail vehicle manufacturing, refurbishment, testing, and commissioning in Los Angeles. You will work with vehicle builders, suppliers, contractors, and clients to ensure compliance with project specs, QA plans, and industry standards.

Extensive travel to facilities and supplier locations across North America is required. The role emphasizes inspections, audits, and documentation, with responsibility for MRB