Spec I, Quality Assurance

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, seeks a QA Specialist to manage the quality system in a manufacturing environment in Muncie, IN. You will supervise inspection staff, coordinate customer inspections, and drive corrective actions to ensure compliance with AAR, M-1003, FRA, and internal standards.

The role requires knowledge of ISO 9001 practices, calibration of test equipment, and experience with quality tools such as SPC and FMEA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as supervisor or lead in Quality in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience auditing and equipment inspection preferred.
• Knowledge of machining, welding, assembly, mechanical devices.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains the quality system, including plans, documentation, and training.
• Responds to internal and external quality issues and leads corrective actions.
• Oversees inspection personnel and supplier quality programs.
• Ensures calibration of inspection and test equipment.
• Maintains M-1003 compliant quality systems and other standards like AAR.
• Coordinates customer inspections and follow ups.
• Develops and conducts quality training for production employees.

Skills

Quality supervision

Auditing

Manufacturing processes

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Enterprise software

Job description

Job Purpose

The QA Specialist manages the quality system and personnel to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements including those from customers, PRS corporate standards, AAR, M-1003, and FRA. Assist with the establishment and maintaining of quality surveillance programs in accordance with Progress Rail contract requirements, standards, and best practices.

Req ID

12051BR

Job Purpose

The QA Specialist manages the quality system and personnel to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements including those from customers, PRS corporate standards, AAR, M-1003, and FRA. Assist with the establishment and maintaining of quality surveillance programs in accordance with Progress Rail contract requirements, standards, and best practices.

Req ID

12051BR

City

Muncie

State:

Indiana

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting‑edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

• Establishes, maintains, and oversees the quality system including quality plans, documentation, systems, procedures, and training;
• Responds to internal and external quality issues including ownership of corrective and preventative action procedure;
• Serve quality functions during contract review process and requests for change from customers;
• Supervise and insure adequate inspection personnel including incoming inspection; final QC, scrap evaluation, rework, AAR reports, and supplier quality programs;
• Maintains M-1003 compliant quality systems as well as other customer or agencies such as AAR;
• Ensures the adequacy of all inspection and test equipment including calibration program;
• Establishing and retaining quality records as required including training, inspection & test, and customer specified documents;
• Assesses suppliers and sub-contractors and the approved vendor list;
• Coordinates customer inspections, inquiries and follow up;
• Develops and conducts quality training for production employees;
• Understanding of ISO 9001 standards and practices.

Education / Training

• High school diploma or GED, prefer associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience as supervisor or lead in Quality in a manufacturing environment;
• preferably but not limited to railroad or related industries;
• Experience in auditing and equipment inspection preferred;
• Experience with manufacturing and production processes and principles;
• Requires working knowledge and expertise in areas including machining, welding, assembly, mechanical
• devices;
• Previous training or ability to be trained on practical application of quality tools including SPC, FMEA, Process Mapping, Control Plans, M-1003 or has/ is Greenbelt Certified/Trained;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn company enterprise software;
• Read and understand precision instruments, gauges, blueprints, and technical drawings;
• High level of attention to detail and solid organizational skills.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Quality

PRS Facility Location

Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293