Site Quality Leader

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. 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. Role Summary/Purpose The Site Quality Leader is responsible for evaluating, recommending, and implementing strategies to enhance organization performance, leadership effectiveness, associate engagement, and overall consistent, predictable quality. In this role you will champion effective change management and have a broad understanding of the design, development, and execution of Quality strategies that align with business and organization goals. Ultimately your work will create a company culture that sees quality as a strategic advantage. You’ll also take the company’s strong brand to the next level by achieving ISO certification as well as meeting and surpassing other relevant local and global quality standards. Essential Responsibilities Put in place a sustainable Quality Management System that achieves ISO certification. Enhance the company’s strong brand. Make Quality a source of pride for the company, our employees, and our customers. Utilize Business Process Management Systems (e.g. Quality Management Systems, Integrated Management Systems) Work to develop, implement, and monitor overall process mapping for quality improvement purposes. Standardize processes, tools and performance management system Resolve problems through the application of acquired expertise guided by precedent. Work together with people from the business unit. Contacts are under guidance and / or geared towards specifying activities, planning of activities and giving explanations on technical issues. Communicate with direct team and supervisor Present to internal teams on metrics, project status and research Ensure the plant’s production processes are executed per relevant specifications Identify process risks, implement appropriate control points and preventive measures, and execute process audits, to ensure effective process control and evidence of such Lead responsiveness on customer quality and reliability related issues Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and the Services team to identify areas for focused product / process improvement actions and ensure those actions are implemented in a timely fashion and in an effective and sustainable manner Meet Quality related financial objectives Estimate requirements, prepare annual budget, schedule expenditures, analyze variances and initiate corrective actions Develop business metrics to accurately reflect performance and to effectively drive accountability Collect, analyze and summarize performance and drive improvement actions as appropriate Control and monitor the plant’s gage calibration program to ensure effectiveness Coordinate business updates on emerging issues and actions for closure. Qualifications/Requirements A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Quality or a related field (experience in lieu of may be considered). A minimum of five years of experience in a Manufacturing setting. Experience supporting Office, Plant and Field employees. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Prior experience using Business Management Systems. Current on industry and legislative trends. The ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Desired Characteristics ASQ Certifications a plus Strong oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Ability to work independently Strong problem-solving skills *Relocation assistance may be available to those who qualify #LI-LV1 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. Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life? At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours! Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions. Wabtec celebrates thinkers and doers. Our values included in the About Us page are rooted in innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Whether your talents lie in digital solution development, next-gen manufacturing, advanced service delivery, or the spectrum of business functions that support them, Wabtec literally has a world of opportunity for you across our global network. Our employees are the architects of the future. Where will you be tomorrow?