Job Information
Progress Rail Services Corp. Quality Assurance Specialist II in Montgomery, Alabama
9402BR
PRS Facility Location:
Montgomery, AL MOW - 080
Job Purpose:
The QA Specialist manages the quality system and personnel to ensure compliance with internal and external
requirements including those from customers, PRS corporate standards, AAR, M-1003, and FRA. Assist with the
establishment and maintaining of quality surveillance programs in accordance with Progress Rail contract
requirements, standards, and best practices.
Req ID:
9402BR
Company Description:
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .
Education / Training:
• High school diploma or GED, prefer associate’s or
bachelor’s degree.
Job Title:
Quality Assurance Specialist II
City:
Montgomery
Key Job Elements:
• Establishes, maintains, and oversees the quality system
including quality plans, documentation, systems,
procedures, and training;
• Responds to internal and external quality issues
including ownership of corrective and preventative action
procedure;
• Serve quality functions during contract review process
and requests for change from customers;
• Supervise and insure adequate inspection personnel
including incoming inspection; final QC, scrap
evaluation, rework, AAR reports, and supplier quality
programs;
• Maintains M-1003 compliant quality systems as well as
other customer or agencies such as AAR;
• Ensures the adequacy of all inspection and test
equipment including calibration program;
• Establishing and retaining quality records as required
including training, inspection & test, and customer
specified documents;
• Assesses suppliers and sub-contractors and the
approved vendor list;
• Coordinates customer inspections, inquiries and follow
up;
• Develops and conducts quality training for production
employees.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years experience as supervisor or lead in
Quality in a manufacturing environment
preferably but not limited to railroad or related
industries;
• Experience in auditing and equipment inspection
preferred;
• Experience with manufacturing and production
processes and principles;
• Requires working knowledge and expertise in areas
including machining, welding, assembly, mechanical
devices;
• Previous training or ability to be trained on practical
application of quality tools including SPC, FMEA,
Process Mapping, Control Plans, M-1003 or has/ is
Greenbelt Certified/Trained;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn
company enterprise software;
• Read and understand precision instruments, gauges,
blueprints, and technical drawings;
• High level of attention to detail and solid organizational
skills.
EEO:
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
Benefits:
Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
Job Category:
Quality
State::
Alabama