Production Quality Specialist

Job Description

It’s not just about your career or job title It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First.

When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it.

If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets.

Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world.

We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world.

Visit our website to learn more!

Who will you be working with?

Our Erie, PA site is the largest facility under Wabtec; located on beautiful Lake Erie in Northern Pennsylvania and part of the Wabtec family of companies.

How will you make a difference?

The Production Quality Specialist will develop and maintain systems, rules, and processes to ensure customer satisfaction and fulfillment of internal and external requirements.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing day to day quality functions and resolving issues highlighted during inspections.

Ensures that processes and products are capable and will meet specified standards. Requires developed and strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant technologies, product and process.

Candidate will be responsible for failure investigation and customer reviews / interface. Communication with cross functional team to drive quality initiatives.

What we want to know about you?

Do you have :

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality or Manufacturing)
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

Desired characteristics :

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Participate and driving Quality Culture improvements in coordination with the Plant Quality Leader.
• Additional leadership experience in the areas of Operations, Manufacturing, or Quality
• Knowledge in machining, welding, assembly and test processes
• Demonstrated ability to balance meeting customer and business needs for optimal outcomes
• Strong communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment
• Knowledge of Schematics
• Knowledge of Reliance and Maximo a plus
• Knowledge of Excel, Access, and PowerPoint a plus
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Lead Auditor Certified

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop Quality Culture improvements in coordination with the Plant Quality Leader
• Ensure that the Manufacturing Quality Management System complies with all Wabtec and customer requirements
• Develop, mentor, and track continuous improvement projects to instill desired focus on quality
• Drive and encourage cross-functional teamwork
• Conduct training on quality assurance concepts and tools
• Maximize the use of assigned resources to assist in meeting quality, schedule and profit objectives
• Assure that manufacturing activities comply with all applicable regulatory, government regulations and contract requirements
• Assure audit of areas of responsibility for conformance to quality plans, systems and requirements
• Track, review and drive projects to reduce manufacturing losses, escapes and manufacturing defects.
• Provide quality plans to monitor and report quality issues, control and monitor gage calibration, out of tolerance gages impact analysis
• Develop and maintain a communication plan to provide employees with information concerning business goals and objectives
• Establish a climate that encourages an open two-way channel of communication, whereby employees exchange ideas / suggestions
• Monitor and evaluate metrics : Escapes, DPU, Scrap, NCMR’s, CAR’s, MDR, project execution, MI reviews, Audits, Process Adherence

What about the physical demands of the job?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for long durations of time and be mobile throughout the workday.

Employees must be able to effectively communicate (talk and hear), and use hands and fingers to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls;

and reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, printer, copy machine, calculator, telephone, etc.

Must be able to move or carry objects or materials.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity :

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion.

We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together.

At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities.

We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.