Railcar QA Leader: Compliance & Improvement

Transco - A Marmon Rail Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Transco Rail Services, part of Marmon Rail and a Berkshire Hathaway company, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality program, drive regulatory compliance, and guide continuous improvement across a railcar repair operation in Houston. You will develop teams, coordinate audits, and foster a culture of safety and accountability.

The role requires a strong background in quality management, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on safety, customer

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in production, manufacturing, repair, or quality-focused environment.
• Experience managing quality programs, audits, and corrective action processes.
• Strong root cause analysis and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's Quality Assurance program to ensure compliance with AAR, FRA, OSHA, EPA, customer, and company requirements.
• Oversee and develop Quality Control Inspectors and promote accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, certifications, and regulatory activities.
• Perform facility and final railcar inspections and document reviews for compliance.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective action programs to reduce rework.
• Maintain training, certifications, equipment calibration, and compliance records.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Engineering, HR, and Materials to support operational excellence.
• Build strong customer relationships and respond to regulatory findings.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive improvement initiatives for safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory compliance

Employee development

Audit readiness

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transco Rail Services, part of Marmon Rail and a Berkshire Hathaway company, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality program, drive regulatory compliance, and guide continuous improvement across a railcar repair operation in Houston. You will develop teams, coordinate audits, and foster a culture of safety and accountability.

The role requires a strong background in quality management, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on safety, customer