Quality Engineer at Wabtec — Plattsburgh, NY

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The freight portfolio features a comprehensive line of locomotives, software applications and a broad selection of mission-critical controls systems, including Positive Train Control (PTC). The transit portfolio provides highly-engineered systems and services to virtually every major rail transit system around the world, supplying an integrated series of components for buses and all train-related market segments that deliver safety, efficiency and passenger comfort. Along with its industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine and industrial solutions. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career... or your job title...it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters...do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

As a member of the Quality team, you will work closely with Production, Planning, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure product quality and process compliance. You will also collaborate with Purchasing, Planning, and the Project Core Team in Montreal to support project execution, resolve quality-related issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Quality Assurance team, you will be responsible for driving Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs) to closure and ensure that aging NCMRs are reviewed and closed in a timely manner. You will also be responsible for preparing weekly NCMR presentation slides using data extracted from Reliance for the Quality Manger.

In addition, you may be required to support other Quality Assurance activities, including:

• Performing final inspections of completed products, such as door panels, operators, and peripheral equipment.
• Conducting incoming inspections of purchased components and subassemblies used in door systems.
• Assisting with departmental quality initiatives and continuous improvement activities as needed.

This role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments to maintain product quality and support operational objectives.

What do we want to know about you?

• Highly skilled in Excel, with expertise in PivotTables and formulas, and proficient in creating professional PowerPoint presentations.
• Preferred Associates degree
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and productivity requirements within a manufacturing setting.

What will your typical day look like?

• Drive culture of quality and process discipline.
• Analyze non-conformity issues and provide a disposition of parts, follow up in the quality system until completion of disposition.
• Lead containment activities to minimize customer impact.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective action to prevent recurrence in production line.
• Lead activities to ensure execution to quality metrics within assigned area.
• Establish and execute quality plan for compliance with international quality standards (ISO-9001, AAR, IRIS, and etc).
• Establish quality control plans to drive proactive quality improvements in area of responsibility.

Relocation lump sum assistance available if candidate qualifies.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles...people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $68900-98200. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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