Quality Director

Job Purpose

The Director of Quality is responsible for providing leadership and direction for all aspects of the Quality Management throughout Progress Rail Services, typically specializing in one company business unit, in this case Rail Infrastructure. This role ensures that best practices are properly documented and communicated across the division to minimize waste and to ensure proper methods are being executed.

• Provide leadership to quality / test managers, team leaders, and professional staff.
• Establish and develop common processes and procedures for the Business Unit.
• Instill a quality culture by developing and deploying a comprehensive quality assurance, continuous improvement, and supplier quality strategy.
• Supplier Quality:
  Ensure the proper execution of product introduction through the PPAP process.
• New Product Introduction:
  Ensure proper procedures are followed to validate the process and products are introduced with minimal interruptions and defects.
• Participate as a business partner with operations staff in managing and leading the direction of the business.
• May provide 6 Sigma leadership, change management directions and guidance in proactively identifying opportunities and removing / eliminating barriers.
• Lead audit function and process across the division and each facility regarding continuous improvement opportunities, and compliance of AAR standards, ISO certification and EN standards/certification.
• Manage budget to plan.
• Select and develop team members.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide recommendations for resolutions.
• Manage QMS to ensure facility and operations comply with standards.
• Monitor daily QMS operations and communicate with key stakeholders regarding quality.
• Work with design team to implement corrective actions and improve process and overall product.
• Coordinate with supplier team to manage quality and be responsible for vendor communication.
• Work with program teams to complete product launches on schedule.
• Regular interaction with customer and maintain customer issues logs.
• Contribute and assist in the development of Quality Control plan.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 standards and practice.

• College/University degree - BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years Quality Assurance experience, including leading teams of engineers and/or Six Sigma professionals.

• Knowledge of diverse manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record of reducing cost of poor quality.
• Experience driving up first pass yields, and reducing scrap/rework.
• Knowledge and experience with AAR standards, ISO 9001 certification/audits and relevant EN standards/requirements/certification.
• Extensive experience with ISO, LEAN, Six Sigma, 6S and TQM methodologies.
• Ability to travel 20% to 40% domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio.
• Above average troubleshooting skills.
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
• Knowledge of the rail industry is beneficial.

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.

• 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.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Quality

Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001

$127,500 - $240,000