9526BR

PRS Facility Location:

Winston Salem, NC - 329

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the position is to supervise technical specialists in the materials lab, chemical lab, coordinate measuring machines and gage control. Also to work with the production teams to ensure key processes are being monitored with these technical services and help assist in continuous improvements

Req ID:

9526BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

• College degree in engineering discipline preferred, Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Industrial;

• CQE preferred;

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in quality.

Job Title:

Supervisor, Quality Assurance

City:

Winston Salem

Key Job Elements:

First shift position.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure quality procedures, work instructions and inspection instructions are followed by all employees;

• Identify, create and maintain work instructions and procedures;

• Supervise in house gage calibrations;

• Supervise chemical management including monitoring coolant, washers and other chemicals for proper concentrations;

• Supervise CMM inspections (programming and operation);

• Support emissions testing;

• Schedule and allocate manpower to meet production demand for technical services;

• Interact with internal and external customers regarding quality related issues;

• Ensure safe work procedures are followed by employees;

• Utilize timekeeping system to track and schedule payroll related information;

• Supervise quality team members.

Advanced duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure metallurgical sampling is conducted for production operations in a timely and accurate manner;

• Ensure employees are properly trained in NDT as needed.

Region:

North Carolina

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ability to multi-task and problem solve;

• Ability to read and understand blueprints;

• Ability to use and read gages;

• Auditing experience to a Quality Management system;

• Experience managing and leading teams;

• Effective communication skills verbally and in writing;

• FMEA, DOE, SPC, Kaizen, APQP, Gage R&R and other manufacturing quality tools.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

• Motion – Position requires frequent walking in shop along with administrative tasks at desk/computer;

• Emotional Demands – Expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements;

• Safety – Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in the chem lab.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

• 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.

Job Category:

Quality

Work Location Options:

Winston Salem NC

State::

North Carolina