Quality Leader position at Wabtec.| United States

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Wabtec Quality Leader

Experience: 5-years

Pattern: Full-time

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Kansas City, M..........United States

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Job DescriptionWho will you be working with? Shuttlewagon, a Wabtec Company, is a worldwide leader in building, servicing and remanufacturing mobile material handers. The open Quality Leader role is responsible for all aspects of quality (manufacturing, supplier and QMS), including but not limited to qualifying new suppliers, developing existing suppliers, working with Sourcing to manage and implement supplier/engineering changes, and driving resolution of supplier quality problems and corrective actions. The Quality Leader will also drive and own updating, managing and driving conformance to the QMS to support ongoing ISO certification. The Quality Leader will execute process audits, maintain gage calibration, identify and drive resolution to non-conformances and improve the special process capabilities of the plant.How will you make a difference? The Quality Leader will make a difference at Shuttlewagon by driving a strong, disciplined quality culture that supports operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and long-term business success. Through ownership of the Quality Management System, data-driven metrics, and proactive problem-solving, this role will reduce variation, prevent quality escapes, and lower the cost of poor quality. By partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Sourcing, and suppliers, the Quality Leader will strengthen manufacturing and supplier performance, ensure compliance with standards and certifications, and embed continuous improvement as a shared responsibility across the organization.What do we want to know about you? Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) from an accredited university or college.5+ years of experience in a Supplier or Manufacturing Quality role5+ Years in a manufacturing environmentAbility to travel to suppliers and Wabtec manufacturing locations as neededCritical thinker with strong problem-solving skillsAble to work effectively in a self-directed environmentProficient user of Microsoft product suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Able to build and utilize pivot tables.Ability to interpret blueprints/drawings and specifications Strong customer focus Experience with PPAP/APQP or similar part qualification processes Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement Knowledge of ISO, IRIS, AAR or other certifying bodies’ standards, quality procedures, and audit techniques Statistically literate and familiar with LEAN/Six Sigma quality concepts and tools Ability to analyze problems and identify root causes Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Ability to influence others and lead cross-functional teams Ability to handle diverse activities simultaneously Demonstrated ability to lead projects.Ability to document, plan, execute programsExperience with PowerBIPrevious Manufacturing Quality LeadershipQualified Auditor / Qualified Lead AuditorExperience with welding, assembly, electrical, and test procedures as well as other special processesWhat will your typical day look like? Utilize Business Process Management Systems (e.g. Quality Management Systems, Integrated Management Systems)Work to develop, implement, and monitor overall process mapping and strategy for quality improvement purposesDefine, monitor, execute and improve quality metrics (NCMRs, CARs/SCARs, Audits, Gage Calibration, Manufacturing Losses, MFG/Supplier PPAPs and FAIs, etc.)Communicate, support and integrate with direct team, manager, local operations team and customer(s); Work cross-functionally with people from the business unitPresent to internal teams on metrics, project status and researchEnsure the plant’s production processes are executed per relevant specificationsIdentify process risks, implement appropriate control points and preventive measures, and execute process audits to ensure effective process control and evidence of suchLead responsiveness – with a sense of urgency - on customer quality and reliability related issuesMeet Quality related financial objectivesDevelop business metrics to accurately reflect performance and drive accountabilityCollect, analyze, summarize and drive performance improvement actions as appropriateCoordinate business updates on emerging issues and actions for closure.Lead containment of supplier/manufacturing quality escapes and root cause investigationsDrive effective cost recovery from suppliers for Cost of Poor quality (Supplier Accountability Process)Closely monitor supplier performance to drive defect reduction, recovery plans and SCARsMentor/coach key suppliers to achieve industrial standards of excellenceProvide shop support for supplier failuresDrive supplier selection and part qualification through supplier assessment audits and robust Supplier PPAP qualification processesProvide technical support and guidance to assure product quality and conformanceResolve problems through the application of acquired expertise guided by precedentWhat about the physical demands of the job?Work is primarily light duty and requires the ability to regularly lift and carry objects weighing up to 30 pounds.This position requires the ability to sit, stand and walk unassisted.Requires the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.Normal correctable vision is required.Travel for this role will be limited. 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.

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