Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector

STV Incorporated; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 98,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector to support rail vehicle programs across the United States. The role focuses on inspecting rail car systems, verifying assembly methods, and ensuring quality oversight at yard and maintenance sites.

A minimum of 5 years in rail inspection and QA is required, with knowledge of safety practices. The position involves audits, weekly reporting, and collaboration with program management to meet client requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of rail inspection or QA in manufacturing.
• Experience with rail vehicle subsystems and assembly methods.
• Technical school or community college education or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of rail vehicle manufacturing and design change implementations at yard locations.
• Conduct supplier audits and prepare reports for program management and client.
• Prepare weekly status reports for program management and client.
• Ensure compliance with rail safety requirements and practices.

Skills

Rail vehicle QA

Quality assurance

Quality control

Rail inspection

Education

Technical School/Community College

Job description

Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector

STV has an opening for a Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector to work out of a client yard site in Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate will be interested in working in yard and maintenance sites to inspect and verify Rail Car Systems. The Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector we are seeking must possess minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and Quality oversight of Rail vehicles. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our clients’ requirements throughout the United States Rail vehicle programs. The inspector must be experienced and knowledgeable in the following areas: Rail Vehicle assembly methods and processes. Rail Vehicle subsystems including door system, interior assemblies, HVAC, trucks, communications, electrical systems, etc. Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs as they relate to the Rail Vehicle industry. Conducting daily inspections of Rail Vehicle manufacturing and design change implementations at the Rail Authority yard locations. Conducting supplier audits and preparing associated reports for program management and client. Preparing weekly status reports for program management and client. Familiar with safety requirements and practices of the Rail Vehicle industry. Required Skills Technical School or Community College Education or equivalent job experience. A minimum of 5 years of Rail inspection experience. Experience Rail Vehicle Systems, and quality control programs and activities.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $97,980.00 - $111,341.00

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Pay Philosophy

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

About STV

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.