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.

At our Wabtec plant in Nýřany (Plzeň - north), we manufacture air conditioning units for rail vehicles. We are leaders in our field. We do not engage in mass production. We fulfill the specific wishes of our customers. Every year, we manufacture more than 4,500 air conditioning units, which are shipped all over the world. Our customers include companies such as Siemens, Hyundai Rotem, Alstom, Škoda, Stadler, and many others. For 20 years, we have been a stable employer with secure orders for several years in advance. 

How will you make a difference?

• Develop and implement quality management systems across the site
• Lead and manage the site quality team to ensure compliance with company standards and customer requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce defects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement preventive actions
• Conduct internal audits and prepare for external certification audits
• Manage customer complaints and coordinate appropriate corrective actions
• Develop and monitor key quality metrics and KPIs
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (ISO 9001, etc.)
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on quality performance
• Lead quality training programs for site personnel

What do we need to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality management, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and standards (ISO 9001, etc.)
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies (Six Sigma, FMEA, 8D, etc.)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze data and implement process improvements
• Experience managing and developing a team of quality professionals
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments
• Professional level of English and Czech language, German very welcomed

What can we offer?

Flexible working hours are not offered by everyone. We do. With us you will only find a clean and modern working environment.

We create opportunities for your career growth.

• company car
• 25 days of vacation and 4 sick days per year
• flexible working hours 7.5 hours per day
• Annual bonus (based on personal goals achieved)
• great team of colleagues and help with adaptation
• contributions to language courses 2x3,000 CZK/year - after the trial period
• Meal allowance up to CZK 1,900/month
• Contribution to supplementary pension insurance CZK 500
• Discounted phone rates for family members
• Rewards for blood donation up to CZK 5,000
• Company events and meetings
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization

If you are a quality-focused professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for excellence, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help drive our commitment to delivering the highest quality products to our customers.

Please submit your resume and cover letter.

Successful candidates will be employed under local employment conditions and must already satisfy local employment/work permit and residency regulations.

*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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