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Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector

STV
STV Salary
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2026
STV has an opening for a Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector to work out of a client yard site in Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate will be interested in working in yard and maintenance sites to inspect and verify Rail Car Systems.

The Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector we are seeking must possess minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and Quality oversight of Rail vehicles. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our clients’ requirements throughout the United States Rail vehicle programs.

The inspector must be experienced and knowledgeable in the following areas:

  • Rail Vehicle assembly methods and processes.
  • Rail Vehicle subsystems including door system, interior assemblies, HVAC, trucks, communications, electrical systems, etc.
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs as they relate to the Rail Vehicle industry.
  • Conducting daily inspections of Rail Vehicle manufacturing and design change implementations at the Rail Authority yard locations.
  • Conducting supplier audits and preparing associated reports for program management and client.
  • Preparing weekly status reports for program management and client.
  • Familiar with safety requirements and practices of the Rail Vehicle industry.


Required Skills

  • Technical School or Community College Education or equivalent job experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years of Rail inspection experience.
  • Experience Rail Vehicle Systems, and quality control programs and activities.


Compensation Range

$97,980.00 - $111,341.00

STV offers the following benefits

  • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
  • Disability insurance
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Retirement Counseling
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Back-Up Dependent Care
  • Parental Leave
  • Continuing Education Program
  • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships


STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

Salary : $97,980 - $111,341

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