Inspctr II, Qlty Assur

The Quality Inspector role involves day-to-day product and process audits that monitor production activities and generate performance data. This also includes collecting and maintaining build records and documentations while rotating through the facility to build broad product knowledge. Perform other functions or assist in other departments as needed.

12099

Winston Salem NC

North Carolina

Winston Salem

North Carolina

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities.

In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting‑edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct product audits/inspections on major subassemblies and final products during and after production has completed their operations to see if the unit meets specifications and needs of fitness for use;
• Conduct in‑process monitoring while product is being assembled and recording the associated defect data;
• Assist in monitoring special projects;
• Provide audit coverage and complete audit summaries for review with Quality Supervisor and distribution;
• Complete documentation requirements, e. g Change Control, Height Sheets, Weights, Unit Folders, Inspection Records;
• Act as a resource for problem–solving within departments;
• Perform Quality System audits;
• Obtain all necessary documentation required to do in‑process monitoring and audit functions, e. g inspection plans, routings, prints, customer contracts, etc.;
• Able to work well with production and others team members consistently, accurately, and safely.

Advanced duties and responsibilities:

• Process non-conforming material in production departments;
• Be task-oriented with Quality Engineers;
• Perform Quality System audits;
• Interpret measurements, read measuring devices like gauges, calipers, etc.;
• Use LN, ETQ, iPREP, Q‑Das and imagesite.

• Skill Level I – 0-1 years of experience without any technical education;
• High School Education or GED.

• Model specific courses / classes / training based on shop customer requirements;
• Accurately complete basic math skills;
• Intermediate computer skills (Outlook, data entry, Microsoft Excel).

• Document control processes and procedures;
• Collaborate and interact effectively with a variety of other team members – assemblers, engineers, managers;
• Problem‑solving abilities; identifying process problems and non‑conformances;
• Ability to read engineering drawing;

• Requires long periods of standing, reaching and using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
• Requires frequent walking up and down floor to platforms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl inside the product as required;
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds;
• Metatarsal safety shoes are required as well as safety glasses.

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills,…