Quality Control Tech | Spartanburg, SC

Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met. The primary goal is to identify defects and issues before the product reaches the customer, thereby ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining the reputation of an organization. QA roles often require attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a good understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards. These jobs can vary widely, from software testing to food safety inspection, but they universally function as a critical checkpoint in the production and delivery process of goods or services.

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: //. It's not just about your career. or your job title.it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters.do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology

and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. Summary: The mission of the Quality Engineer is to ensure that products manufactured in the shop are capable and will meet specified quality standards.

Understanding of manufacturing processes for analysis of non-conforming parts to identify root causes and address appropriate corrective actions. Keep communication with customers internal and external customers to track solution of non-conformities and implement effective corrective actions that will prevent recurrence in the future. Duties and Responsibilities: Drive culture of quality and process discipline. Analyze non-conformity issues

and provide a disposition of parts, follow up in the quality system until completion of disposition.

Lead containment activities to minimize customer impact. Perform root cause analysis and corrective action to prevent recurrence in production line. Lead activities to ensure execution to quality metrics within assigned area. Establish and execute quality plan for compliance with international quality standards (ISO-9001, AAR, IRIS, etc. ) Establish quality control plans to drive proactive quality improvements in area of responsibility. Work on project(s) to improve process control, reduce defects, scrap and rework in the shop. Monitor and report quality KPIs lead propose and lead action plans to improve product or process quality.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, from Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or similar career. Experience in Quality Assurance or similar roles. Experience with corrective action activities (5-Why, 8D, Etc. ) Fluent English with oral and written communication skills. Able to work in a cross-functional matrix environment. Experience at least 4 years in related areas. Blue print reading Understanding of Gauging concepts and measurement techniques Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience or good knowledge of Manufacturing assembly processes.

Experience or good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc). Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or Quality tools. Green belt or black belt certification preferred. Certified Internal Auditor. Ability to coordinate several projects/tasks simultaneously. Effective problem identification and solution skills. Authority: [ Defined decision-making level. The Plant GM is the main authority at site level. To be able to give authority, any employee in the organization shall first receive it from their manager or upper level, up to the General Manager.

] Authority to update, approve, and release product quality documentation. Authority to disposition any material on the floor. All WPT employees have the authority to stop the process they are performing, should the process become unsafe or the outputs nonconforming. Physical Demands: (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.

) Employee is required to stand for up to 4 hours per day. Employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Requires daily face-to-face interaction with employees on production line. Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. ) Office and manufacturing environments. May involve exposure to cold and hot temperatures, humidity, dust, vapors, fumes, vibration, and other loud noises from the plant.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise. Relocation assistance lump sum available for qualified candidates. 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, interaction, national origin, interactionual 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. PDN-9ae7c187-a3d7-46f0-b33b-b4d750899648

Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve ensuring that products or services meet certain standards of quality before they reach the consumer. Individuals in QA roles are responsible for planning and implementing inspection processes, conducting tests, and analyzing the results to detect defects. They work to prevent errors and improve the overall quality of the final output. Key characteristics of QA jobs include attention to detail, a systematic approach to problem-solving, and a strong understanding of industry-specific regulations and quality standards. These professionals play a critical role in customer satisfaction and maintaining the reputation of a brand or company.

Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve ensuring that products or services meet certain standards of quality before they reach the consumer. Individuals in QA roles are responsible for planning and implementing inspection processes, conducting tests, and analyzing the results to detect defects. They work to prevent errors and improve the overall quality of the final output. Key characteristics of QA jobs include attention to detail, a systematic approach to problem-solving, and a strong understanding of industry-specific regulations and quality standards. These professionals play a critical role in customer satisfaction and maintaining the reputation of a brand or company.