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Role Summary / Purpose
The Quality Technical Specialist shall demonstrate leadership through driving exceptional Product quality, Customer focus beyond expectations, regulatory assurance, customer requirements with optimized Cost of Quality. In this role you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems during Locomotive Testing, drive proper RCA/CA on field failures, develop & execute objectives for up-stream manufacturing for continuous improvement. Role will require to have the ability to affect short-term & long-term business goals in Locomotive Testing and PDI activities.
The Role requires for developing and leading a team of Quality inspectors to achieve the business objectives. The role requires close interaction with Customer, Program, Operations, Service Quality, Reliability Engineering and SQE to maintain seamless flow for Manufacturing Quality of the Locomotive.
Essential Responsibilities
Shall be able to lead ‘Customer Quality, PDI and Testing’ of Locomotive according to pre-defined internal and customer requirements
Prepare and Review Routine test records and Customer PDI documents – First Time Right
Shall be responsible for the ‘Quality Process’ of the end product and Locomotive testing and able to drive structured RCA and CAPA for pre-mature field failures and reliability failures
Should be Pro-active & Prompt to improve Product Quality with the approach/focus on the ‘Quality Assurance’
Shall be able to work cross functionally with Manufacturing, SQE, Fulfilment & Program to drive customer expectations within up-stream supply chain
Raise NCMR and follow up with stakeholders for disposition, rework, and RCA/CA
Make sure that Quality standards are set & followed per QMS and ISO
Should record and track internal quality escape defects and drive for permanent closure
Liaise with other stakeholders and provide training, tools, and techniques to enable others to achieve quality standards.
Prepare Internal audit schedule (Process Audit) and adhere to timelines.
Drive towards vision of ‘Zero’ escape defects within up-stream supply chain/manufacturing
Prepare/review ‘Detection plan’ for incoming, in process and finished goods
Participating in projects to optimize and standardize processes for resource optimization
Drive EHS and compliance culture
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 10-15 years of experience as Locomotive Testing or similar industry type
Strong background in the interpretation of Engineering drawings / Specifications & Manufacturing processes
Strong knowledge of Locomotive System, Controls and Sub-Systems
Exposure of NPI, PPAP and APQP is essential.
Prior experience of documentation related to regulatory and customer requirements is an added advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to drive end Customer Quality requirements
Desired Characteristics
Pro-active/Prompt, structured and detail oriented, Agile and flexible
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with diverse group
Demonstrated oral & written communication skills
Strong analytical and presentation skills, Team player
Six Sigma- GB or DMAIC experience
Qualified Process Auditor
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
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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.