2 Jobs in Mayfield, KY
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company is Hiring a Quality Engineer Near Mayfield, KY
Req ID9627BR
Work Location OptionsMayfield KY
CityMayfield
State:Kentucky
Company DescriptionRailroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .
Key Job Elements
- Provide feedback and work to resolve manufacturing issues;
- Work with program teams to complete product launches on schedule;
- Regular interaction with customer and maintain customer issues logs;
- Contribute and assist in the development of Quality Control plan;
- Troubleshoot locomotive mechanical and electrical problems, if needed;
- Develop inspection methods to analyze product quality;
- Document results and findings of inspections;
- Ensure that quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection operating instructions are followed;
- Lead and assist in corrective action;
- Make recommendations to supplier on potential process improvements / best practices;
- Clearly communicate (via phone & email) with vendors regarding non conforming material;
- Coordinate return of defective material and replacement stock;
- Develop/implement ideas that encourage innovation and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience and training;
- Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in quality;
- Experience with manufacturing and production processes and principles;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Experience working with internal and external customers;
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft office applications;
- Statistical analysis and quality assurance skills;
- FMEA, DOE, SPC, Kaizen, APQP, or other manufacturing quality tools and measurements experience.
- Strength – Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces while installing or repair machinery and components;
- Motion – Position requires standing and/or walking the majority of the day. Frequent walking, squatting, kneeling, and climbing of steps and stairs;
- Vision/Hearing Requirements – Exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. Position is exposed to cutting torches and welding operations. The use of proper PPE is required. The Position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions;
- Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside, the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When outside employees are subject to all weather elements. Employees will work with oils and other lubricants;
- Emotional Demands – Expected to work and cooperate as part of team to meet production requirements;
- Safety – Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e blue flag) and use of all PPE.
- Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.
Job CategoryQuality
PRS Facility LocationMayfield, KY Locomotive - 260
Job Summary
Full Time
$86k-102k (estimate)
05/31/2024
06/21/2024
progressrail.com
Albertville, AL
3,000 - 7,500
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