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UTLX Manufacturing LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Summary Of Position

This position is responsible for supporting and maintaining the manufacturing performance targets by identifying areas of process or quality output concerns and by participating in quality investigations and resolution activities. The incumbent will provide strategic and tactical leadership in the development and implementation of quality policies, programs, and procedures in support of our goals and objectives.

The incumbent is also responsible for the Supplier Quality Program to ensure that tank cars released from the manufacturing facilities meet regulatory and customer requirements.

The incumbent works to ensure that their work always meets internal and external customer expectations by fully applying himself/herself to the tasks involved, preventing errors, and implementing personal and departmental quality improvement projects. In addition, the incumbent is required to understand the Responsible Care Management System and actively participate in activities outlined therein.

Skills/Specifications

• Excellent communication skills which include technical writing, presentations, and listening skills
• Ability to investigate, derive conclusions from observations/data and analytically approach corrective action
• Confidence, patience, tact, and diplomacy, when dealing with difficult situations and various personalities
• Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize work and manage time effectively
• Always convey a high level of professionalism
• Detailed minded and can work independently
• Ability to understand various company policies and ensure compliance

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical or industrial)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing quality leadership position
• Strong knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and other quality management tools and applications
• Intermediate Microsoft 365 skills
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing supplier development programs
• Must be able to travel 50--60% of the time.

Essential Functions

• Ensures company product meets all regulatory and customer requirements
• Actively implements and trains employees in accordance with the company’s Quality procedures and works with engineers to develop life cycle maintenance procedures. Enforces compliance to all published work rules
• Negotiates problems between Production and Quality Control personnel to ensure specifications are adhered to
• Develops, manages, and administers training programs as needed for the Manufacturing Quality Control Inspectors and Production personnel.
• Develops, implements, and maintains SPC
• Develops, implements, and maintains supplier quality program
• Participates in and actively supports Quality projects and activities and Responsible Care initiatives to ensure that the Company achieves its goals

Disclaimer

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Quality Assurance
• Industries Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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