Quality Assurance Coordinator

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 will you be working with?

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 ready to move with us.

This position is located in the Duncan, Spartanburg area. We have been in operation for over 50 years and offer fantastic benefits and a stable work environment. Benefits include medical/dental/vision as well as many supplemental options at low rates. Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability are provided at no cost to employees and our 401k plan provides a 6% company contribution. Benefit coverage begins on day 1!

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the WPT team and a Quality Assurance Coordinator you will be responsible for: Timeliness, accuracy, and schedule flexibility are crucial.  Minimal opportunities for remote work. To be successful in this position, the Quality Coordinator must constantly be looking for ways to streamline processes, while maintaining positive customer satisfaction.

What do we want to know about you?

• Experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is necessary
• Prior ISO or AAR experience preferred
• Prior forklift experience preferred

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Required to maintain flexibility in work schedule to accommodate business needs - hours may fluctuate between 35-50 hours each week
• Maintain a very high degree of accuracy in data entry
• Be able to work in a high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities

What will your typical day look like?

Customer Management

• Collaborate with Product Quality Engineers and customers to ensure all requirements for release of product are documented and approved.   Lead or assist in preparation of release packages for customers. 
• Facilitate materials returns.  Track statistics of incoming and outgoing warranty and repair product.  Requires Oracle transactions and precise data entry abilities.

Compliance Management

• Interview WPT directors to generate/calculate Key Process Indicators (KPIs).  Facilitate regular conference call to review performance.  Issue Corrective Actions as needed. 
• Perform audits as assigned.  Facilitate weekly review of audits and report on findings.  Issue Corrective Actions (CARs) as needed.  Knowledge of Audit and Corrective Action methodology is needed, as well as an intermediate-level use of Reliance software.
• Perform document control duties for site. 

General

• Secure and maintain a forklift license
• Support and participate in internal and external audits as required
• Purchase supplies as requested

• Other duties as needed

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.

Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and talk or hear; and use hands and fingers to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment.  The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities to include but not limited to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes usage, and forklift traffic.  The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn, apply and teach new information or skills; and interact with other employees, customers and vendors.

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).

The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $22.00 - $25.00 

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

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