Rail Quality Assurance Manager - Lead Compliance & Training

Progress Rail Services Corp.; Jackson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Progress Rail Services Corp. in Jackson, SC seeks a Quality Assurance professional to lead QA activities in the wheel shop. The role supervises the QA team and ensures work aligns with internal procedures, AAR and customer requirements at the Jackson facility.

Responsibilities include enforcing the Quality Management System, conducting training, communicating with customers, and maintaining calibration and records. Strong experience in NDT and rail industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in quality management, supervision and inspection.
• Knowledge of AAR Rules / MSRP / ISO Quality Management requirements.
• Freight railcar wheel shop experience or machine shop related experience.
• Nondestructive testing experience (MPI and UT).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn company enterprise software.
• Machinist / Mechanical aptitude.
• Read and understand precision instruments and gauges.
• Read and understand technical documents and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies.
• Ensure that our Quality Management System maintains conformance to AAR M1003 quality specification and our own internal procedural requirements.
• Ensure inspection processes are followed.
• Provide oversight and verification of process / product quality compliance by team members.
• Conduct periodic quality training with all employees and assist with new hire training.
• Communicates with customers by email and phone.
• Keep precision instruments and gages in compliance and calibrated.
• Keep up to date with circular letters and communicate changes to all impacted departments.
• Maintain QWI and QSP records and ensure that changes or updates are completed and communicated.

Skills

NDT testing MPI/UT

Machinist/Mechanical aptitude

Read technical drawings

Read precision instruments

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Progress Rail Services Corp. in Jackson, SC seeks a Quality Assurance professional to lead QA activities in the wheel shop. The role supervises the QA team and ensures work aligns with internal procedures, AAR and customer requirements at the Jackson facility.

Responsibilities include enforcing the Quality Management System, conducting training, communicating with customers, and maintaining calibration and records. Strong experience in NDT and rail industry is preferred.