Quality Technical Advisor

Who will you be working with?Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you'll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.How will you make a difference?As a member of the Global Operations Equipment group, the Quality Technical Advisor provides front line leadership for a team of production technicians. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to own responsibility for all elements of manufacturing quality in their assigned area within the Kansas City Combo Remanufacturing plant (KCR). In this role, you will drive resolution of quality problems, ensure compliance with Quality Management System procedures, and lead in process detection efforts resulting in an improved first pass yield. In short, the QTA will ensure and improve the overall quality of processes and products manufactured in their shift.What do we want to know about you? Are you an influential team player with strong attention to detail? Do you positively influence and elevate the performance of a team? Are you a collaborative and supportive problem solver with a constant focus on continuous improvement?Experience And QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of manufacturing experience)Demonstrated work experience in a Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering or Services capacity, minimum 3 years with increasing responsibilityDue to the production and process supervisory nature of this role, it is not available for remote work.Schedule/Hours:Shift: 2nd ShiftHours: 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM Monday to FridayDESIRED:Strong customer focus, able to relay and operationalize a genuine sense of urgencyExperience working with to determine root causes and implement corrective actions for Internal Defects/Non-ConformancesPeople leadership experience and influential leadership experienceExperience in developing tooling, automated data collection, and manufacturing process improvementsExperience testing and troubleshooting locomotive or locomotive components electrical and mechanical systemsExperience capturing, interpreting, and analyzing product performance dataDemonstrated hands-on technical problem-solving experienceExperience with Reliance, MES/Proficy, eServices, i360, IBIEE, Drawing Retrieval and other Wabtec supply chain quality and operational data sourcesExperience with welding, assembly, electrical, and test processes, including ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and specificationsStrong computer and data analysis skills including intermediate ExcelAbility to influence others and lead cross-functional teamsAbility to communicate issues effectively at all levelsKnowledge of ISO/AAR standards, quality proceduresExperienced in process and product audit techniques; certified auditorExperience with PPAP or similar part qualification processesWhat will your typical day look like? Provide leadership as the main quality interface with the Manufacturing teamLead root cause investigations of quality issues and containments of quality escapes; issue Quality Alerts and keep all stakeholders informed on progress and resolutionTake point on addressing inspection findings. Prepare communication materials such as 4-blockers, develop action plans, issue corrective actions, and drive resolution to reduce findingsDefine, implement, and manage Quality Inspection Plans/Combo Test Plans to meet engineering specifications, AAR requirements, contractual requirements, customer quality expectations, and internal quality expectationsDefine, monitor, and improve quality metrics (Infancy/Warranty returns, DPU, NCMRs, CARs, Audits, etc.)Work closely with area team to set goals and drive continuous improvement activitiesLead 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 qualityLearn in-process CTQs, and perform inspections as neededMentor resources including Interns, LEAD Program members, Quality Techs, and/or other QTAsContinuously develop product and process knowledge, become a product and process expertOwn 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-conformancesWhat about the physical demands of the job?Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPEWalking, climbing, stooping, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands on learning processYou may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between$67,400.00-$96,000.00The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at . Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.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! Commitment to Embrace Diversity: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.

Created: 2025-04-19