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?

Our best-in-class Quality Assurance team combines extensive knowledge of quality processes with deep domain expertise and tenured experience to ensure our products meet the highest standards. Here, you’ll interact daily with various departments to maintain and improve quality standards and will partner with key stakeholders to support our business objectives and customer satisfaction.

How will you make a difference?

The Manager of Quality Assurance will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the Quality Assurance Process designed to ensure quality products and processes by establishing and enforcing quality standards. You will manage and support the Quality Team across two locations, oversee cost-effective operations of the Quality Control Department, and ensure all relevant quality issues are communicated to the General Manager or Director of Quality. Your role will involve developing strategies, managing quality documentation, and driving continuous improvements to support product reliability and quality costs.

What do we want to know about you?

• Four-year college degree or university program certificate with 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; or +15 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in managing and supporting quality teams across multiple locations.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, counsel, and discipline employees.

• Knowledge of ISO and AAR management systems.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

• Proficiency in creating quality reports and managing corrective actions.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, suppliers, and customers.

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop a high-performance Quality Team capable of fueling growth in alignment with corporate objectives.

• Supervise staff, including hiring, employee communications, training, discipline, evaluation, and termination responsibilities.

• Coordinate maintenance and safety activities to ensure a safe workplace with optimally maintained equipment.

• Oversee the implementation and management of quality assurance procedures and documentation.

• Create monthly quality, COPQ, and other required reports.

• Manage and help maintain ISO and AAR management systems.

• Develop corrective actions and support the CAR process.

• Manage the Customer PPAP process.

• Conduct quarterly management reviews.

• Represent YT Quality during corporate quality council meetings.

• Provide leadership and coaching to all associates regarding quality.

• Assist in the resolution of quality problems with suppliers and customers.

• Communicate, coordinate, and cooperate with all levels of management, associates, suppliers, and customers.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Standing, observing small writing and labels, climbing, wearing PPE, talking, and hearing.

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

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! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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.