Location: Fort Worth, TX
Company: Wabtec
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. How will you make a difference? The Quality Technical Advisor is responsible for leading all elements of manufacturing quality in their assigned area within the Ft.
Worth Locomotive plant (TXL). For our Prep to Ship and Paint areas, this role will inspect completed locomotives prior to shipment, interact with customer inspectors, drive resolution of quality problems, ensure compliance with Quality Management System procedures, and lead continuous improvement projects. In short, he/she will ensure and improve the overall quality of processes and products manufactured in their own area,
and ensure that locomotives are ready to ship. What will your typical day look like?
For assigned area(s): Provide leadership as the main quality interface with Manufacturing, Engineering, Services, and other functions Inspect locomotives prior to shipment, documents defects and communicate with base shops to ensure timely resolution Key interface with customer inspectors. Provide support during customer inspections, ensure timely resolution of customer-identified defects, engage other Wabtec resources as needed Lead root cause investigations of quality issues and containments of quality escapes; issue Quality Alerts and keep all stakeholders informed on progress and resolution Define, implement, and manage Quality Inspection Plans and other quality processes to meet customer quality expectations, internal quality expectations, and financial and contractual commitments Define, monitor, and improve quality metrics (Infancy F/LY, Unscheduled F/LY, MMBTF, DPU, NCMRs, CARs, Audits, Gage Calibration, Manufacturing Losses, etc.
) Work closely with area team to set goals and drive continuous improvement activities; mentor Quality Star Points and teaming quality projects 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 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 Lead Manufacturing PPAPs and FAIs for significant process changes What do we want to know about you?
Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of manufacturing experience) Due to the production and process supervisory nature of this role, it is not available for remote work.
Desired Characteristics Strong customer focus, able to relay and operationalize a genuine sense of urgency Experience directly supporting locomotive customers Ability to influence others and lead cross-functional teams Experience in a Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering role, with increasing responsibility Demonstrated hands-on technical problem-solving experience Experience with welding, assembly, electrical, and test processes, including ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications Experience with PPAP or similar part qualification processes Computer and data analysis skills including intermediate Excel Statistically literate and familiar with Six Sigma quality concepts and tools Ability to communicate issues effectively at all levels Knowledge of ISO/AAR standards, quality procedures, and audit techniques; certified auditor Experience with Reliance, Proficy, e Services, i360, and other Wabtec supply chain quality and operational data sources 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.
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