Manager QA/QC, Light Rail - River LINE

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We are currently looking for a Manager QA/QC, Light Rail to join our team!

Summary:

Manage the coordination of all aspects of quality assurance/quality control for the three Light Rail Systems (Hudson Bergen, River LINE and Newark Light Rail).

Roles and Responsibilities

The specifications outlined are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this position. The specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Assists the Director of QA/QC in the implementation of the Quality Assurance Management Program for light rail operations, including Newark Light Rail, Hudson Bergen Light Rail and the River LINE.
• Identifies and assists with the development of new maintenance and inspection procedures. Recommends their acceptance to leadership teams and monitors implementation.
• Assists in the implementation of an internal Quality Management System for the light rail operations group, along with contractual requirements for contractors and suppliers to implement quality management systems.
• Assists in the development of audit policies, manages their implementation, and prepares detailed reports to provide management with compliance criteria relevant to NJ TRANSIT policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations along with recommended corrective action plans, as required.
• Extracts, compiles and analyzes performance reports, noting deficiencies. Aides light rail properties in the development of corrective action plans for increasing all systems reliability and quality.
• Aides in the implementation of Document Control across the light rail properties to maintain quality standards for all policies, procedures and controlled documents and forms.
• Reviews Risk Based Inspection data for all three properties on a monthly basis to identify areas of deficiencies, in order to develop corrective action plans if needed, and directly involved in mitigation planning and implementation.
• Assists in the oversight of MTE Calibration and routine audits to support compliance.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline, engineering, or business administration
• and five (5) or more years progressive supervisory experience with particular emphasis in the areas of quality assurance, fleet maintenance or project management. One year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.
• Prior experience in light rail operations and FTA/FRA/NJDOT regulated programs is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to navigate and demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance and quality systems and standards, including ISO 9000 required, as well as operational and maintenance procedures and policies, problem solving and group action techniques.
• Understanding of “Quality First” and total quality management philosophy desired.

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
• Retirement Plans
• 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
• 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
• 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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