Quality Technical Advisor - Lead Combo 2nd Shift

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?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Global Operations Equipment group, the Quality Technical Advisor provides front line leadership for a team of production technicians. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to own responsibility for all elements of manufacturing quality in their assigned area within the Kansas City Combo Remanufacturing plant (KCR). In this role, you will drive resolution of quality problems, ensure compliance with Quality Management System procedures, and lead in process detection efforts resulting in an improved first pass yield. In short, the QTA will ensure and improve the overall quality of processes and products manufactured in their shift.

What do we want to know about you?

Are you an influential team player with strong attention to detail? Do you positively influence and elevate the performance of a team? Are you a collaborative and supportive problem solver with a constant focus on continuous improvement?

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of manufacturing experience)
• Demonstrated work experience in a Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering or Services capacity, minimum 3 years with increasing responsibility
• Due to the production and process supervisory nature of this role, it is not available for remote work.

Schedule/Hours:

• Shift: 2nd Shift
• Hours: 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM Monday to Friday

DESIRED:

• Strong customer focus, able to relay and operationalize a genuine sense of urgency
• Experience working with to determine root causes and implement corrective actions for Internal Defects/Non-Conformances
• People leadership experience and influential leadership experience
• Experience in developing tooling, automated data collection, and manufacturing process improvements
• Experience testing and troubleshooting locomotive or locomotive components electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience capturing, interpreting, and analyzing product performance data
• Demonstrated hands-on technical problem-solving experience
• Experience with Reliance, MES/Proficy, eServices, i360, IBIEE, Drawing Retrieval and other Wabtec supply chain quality and operational data sources
• Experience with welding, assembly, electrical, and test processes, including ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Strong computer and data analysis skills including intermediate Excel
• Ability to influence others and lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to communicate issues effectively at all levels
• Knowledge of ISO/AAR standards, quality procedures
• Experienced in process and product audit techniques; certified auditor
• Experience with PPAP or similar part qualification processes

What will your typical day look like?

• Provide leadership as the main quality interface with the Manufacturing team
• Lead root cause investigations of quality issues and containments of quality escapes; issue Quality Alerts and keep all stakeholders informed on progress and resolution
• Take point on addressing inspection findings. Prepare communication materials such as 4-blockers, develop action plans, issue corrective actions, and drive resolution to reduce findings
• Define, implement, and manage Quality Inspection Plans/Combo Test Plans to meet engineering specifications, AAR requirements, contractual requirements, customer quality expectations, and internal quality expectations
• Define, monitor, and improve quality metrics (Infancy/Warranty returns, DPU, NCMRs, CARs, Audits, etc.)
• Work closely with area team to set goals and drive continuous improvement activities
• Lead quality culture improvement inside own area and across areas. Work with the Quality Manager and other QTAs to promote a customer-focused “one team” approach to quality
• Learn in-process CTQs, and perform inspections as needed
• Mentor resources including Interns, LEAD Program members, Quality Techs, and/or other QTAs
• Continuously develop product and process knowledge, become a product and process expert
• Own process compliance: understand applicable Quality Management System documents, perform quality audits to ensure consistent adherence to procedures and processes, and drive CARs and improvement plans to address non-conformances

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE
• Walking, climbing, stooping, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands on learning process

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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The salary range for this role is between $67,400.00-$96,000.00

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. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.