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

9402BR

City

Montgomery

State : Alabama

Alabama

Company Description

Railroads 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

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
• Develops and conducts quality training for production

employees.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Race / Color / Sex / Religion / National Origin / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Vets / Disabilities

Job Category

Quality

PRS Facility Location

Last updated : 2024-05-13