Railcar QA Leader – Tank Car Repair Facility

Paycom - ATS; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Rail is seeking an experienced Location Quality Manager in Amarillo to execute the QA plan and ensure safe, compliant, high-quality products for ARS customers. You will lead the QA team, implement quality programs, and ensure adherence to customer specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role requires extensive railcar knowledge, ISO/quality certifications, and hands-on leadership across the facility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of railcars and tank car anatomy; 8 to 10 years preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of AAR/FRA/ARS & Car Owner railcar maintenance standards preferred.
• Prior experience with quality processes and procedures including TQM, ISO 9000, M-1003, SPC, QS 9000 preferred.
• Auditor certifications (M-1003, ISO-9001 Lead Auditor, ASQ) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership to facility QA Team Members.
• Integrate quality functions into a multi-discipline work environment.
• Plan and assign duties to QA Team Members to verify a quality product is delivered to the customer.
• Make quality decisions guided by the Quality Program and customer specification.
• Hold subordinates accountable for budgets, schedules, and performance standards.
• Support the Quality program across multiple facilities as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Railcar knowledge

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Guardian Rail is seeking an experienced Location Quality Manager in Amarillo to execute the QA plan and ensure safe, compliant, high-quality products for ARS customers. You will lead the QA team, implement quality programs, and ensure adherence to customer specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role requires extensive railcar knowledge, ISO/quality certifications, and hands-on leadership across the facility.