Quality Manager

Founded in 1987, Precision Turbo and Engine (PTE) a Wabtec Company is one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of high performance, aftermarket turbochargers and supporting equipment. Our manufacturing facility, conveniently located in Northwest Indiana, has been a worldwide supplier of high-performance turbochargers and boost control products that have set the standard for uncompromised quality and unsurpassed performance since the late 1990s.

Over the years, we have designed, tested, and manufactured record setting and championship winning turbochargers for all racing organizations, as well as highly regarded Original Equipment Manufacturers from around the world. As we continue to expand our operations and product offerings, we want you to be a part of this journey.

As a member of the Wabtec Components Division, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the organization’s Quality Management System (QMS) program. This position ensures compliance with ISO standards, customer requirements, regulatory obligations, and company policies while promoting a culture of quality and operational excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a quality assurance or quality control role within a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting machining.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing ISO systems.
• Experience administering regulatory compliance.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Exposure to EHS management, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety programs is desirable.

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and auditing techniques.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and quality-related software systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Certified Quality Manager (CQM) - ASQ
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) - ASQ
• Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certification

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Quality team while driving initiatives across the site to promote quality excellence and workplace safety.
• Participate in strategic planning and operational review meetings.
• Support customer visits, audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Lead document control processes, including procedures, work instructions, forms, and records.
• Coordinate internal and external ISO audits and certification activities.
• Conduct management review meetings and prepare performance metrics for leadership review.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of customer documentation packages, including material certifications, dimensional inspection data, metallurgical reports, PPAP documentation, and other quality-related records as required.
• Monitor and analyze quality performance indicators, including:
  • Customer complaints
  • Internal and external defect rates
  • Cost of poor quality
  • Scrap and rework
  • Audit findings
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Direct first article inspection and ensure conformance to quality standards before authorizing continued production as defined by the control plan.
• Partner with operations, engineering, purchasing, and sales teams to improve…