Q.A. Technician

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

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SUMMARY

 Reports to Supervisor of Quality Control Department

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspection:

• Perform and document dimensional and visual inspections at all stages of assembly.
• Read mechanical/electrical drawings and inspection instructions to determine specifications.
• Utilize standard mechanical and electrical metrology tools, instruments, functional gauges and test rigs.
• Being familiar with geometric tolerance measurements.
• Process proper documentation and data collections from point of receiving through final preparation for shipment.
• Coaching:
• Coach Quality department employees in both short and long term planning, scheduling of duties and priorities.
• Direct and provide guidance in dimensional studies on first piece inspections and products of concern.
• Create training modules and deliver training classes (process, skills, safety, etc.).
• Develop and improve on existing quality training programs for employees
• Work towards reduction of cost through identification of systemic defects and variability, root cause analysis, establishment of sustainable control plans and standardized operating procedures.
• Participate in team-oriented new product launch efforts, including extensive customer interaction.
• Reviewing and interpreting customer and quality standards.
• Design, specify, and track tooling and equipment.
• Lead and coordinate the activities to support existing engineering projects and coordinate new engineering projects.
• Act as a liaison between the manufacturing and engineering depts. to include trouble shooting assembly and design issues.  Must be able to provide technical details back to design engineering. 
• Justify equipment costs and understand how to reduce shop expenses.

Auditing:

• Develop suppliers through series of Audits, QPS training and Kaizen activities.
• Lead and/or participate in internal and supplier audits.
• Perform process, product, and lean audits.

Other:

Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

Must be a team player and have exceptional communication skills, with the ability to represent our company in a professional manner

Ability to multitask is a must.  

Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule.

Travel as required.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION AND EDUCATION

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree in Industrial Technology, Engineering, Physical Science or related fields preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

OTHER REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• ISO 9001:2008
• ISO 14001
• Six Sigma

COMPETENCIES/ABILITIES

• Inspection experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Continuous mental and visual attention to detail required
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Must be a team player and have exceptional communication skills, with the ability to represent our company in a professional manner
• Ability to multitask is a must.  
• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
• Travel as required.
• IRIS Rev 2 knowledge is a plus

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.