Strategic Project Quality Leader

Wabtec Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Duncan, SC is seeking a Project Quality Leader to guide quality activities across programs and partner with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service and Supply Chain. You will lead a team of Project Quality Engineers to ensure customer requirements are achieved throughout the product lifecycle.

You will drive APQP, set quality strategy, resolve complex issues, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring QMS compliance and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Quality experience.
• Experience in project management environments.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, QRQC, 8D, PDCA, FTA, FMEA and auditing.
• Blueprint reading and measurement techniques.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project quality engineers and quality planning activities.
• Drive APQP implementation and launch readiness.
• Serve as primary customer quality contact.
• Lead quality audits, FAIs, production transfers, and customer reviews.
• Manage COPQ reduction initiatives and quality metrics.
• Champion root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D.
• Ensure compliance with QMS and customer requirements.
• Recruit, coach, and develop employees.

Skills

APQP

QRQC

8D

PDCA

FMEA

Auditing

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Duncan, SC is seeking a Project Quality Leader to guide quality activities across programs and partner with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service and Supply Chain. You will lead a team of Project Quality Engineers to ensure customer requirements are achieved throughout the product lifecycle.

You will drive APQP, set quality strategy, resolve complex issues, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring QMS compliance and strong