Fixation Quality Manager Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Fixation Quality Manager
Full Time
Salaried Exemp
Birmingham, AL, US
Yesterday

Requisition ID:

2011
Join Our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!
Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America’s premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another’s growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.
We are currently looking for a Fixation Quality Engineer to join our team in Birmingham, AL
This position requires occasional travel between Birmingham, AL, Decatur, IL, Pueblo, CO, Cheyenne, WY and Spokane, WA.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Fixation Quality Manager will support the Quality Department and support 5 locations to ensure the quality and performance of railway fastening and concrete crosstie systems before they go into standardized production. This role focuses on creating and establishing standardized processes and procedures for voestalpine Nortrak’s rail fastening and concrete crosstie product lines.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY:

Comply with and enforces all Nortrak safety policies and regulations.
Set an example for all plant employees by performing all quality functions in a safe manner and encourages safety as a staff member of the plant floor.

QUALITY:

Develop and manage process control data within MS systems to improve quality and effectively lower CoPQ rates. Perform internal process audits to verify MS effectiveness. Establish and/or optimize product/process continual improvement systems, metrics and reporting for plant. This could include defect (PPM) reporting, Quality documentation, corrective action tracking, manufacturing yields and capabilities reporting. Act as a core member of development teams utilizing the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) product development model and all associated tools and methods. Including generation and control of Process Flow Diagrams, Process/Design FMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, DOE and SPC analysis. Perform appropriate inspections, to ensure that product realization processes meet all applicable specifications and standards including product homologation (external and internal). Review process control techniques to ensure measuring and recording techniques employed are accurate and that monitoring protocols are adequate to effectively control processes and facilitate troubleshooting.

ON-TIME DELIVERY

Perform duties as required to ensure that customer delivery commitments can be met and files quality records in a timely manner.
Assist with customer complaints, to ensure customer satisfaction.

COST:

Ensure compliance of actual product realization with the planned product realization process.
Establish metrics and data analysis to identify and trend costs concerns.

PEOPLE:

Act as a resource to management and plant employees by promoting quality product and helping to train employees to avoid production of non-conforming product.
Assist with monitoring EMS performance utilizing Internal and Layered audits and Management Reviews.
Promote continual improvement of Environmental Management System (EMS).
Other Duties as Assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Adhere to Nortrak’s Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.

QUALITIFCATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar engineering.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

5-8 years of experience in manufacturing and Quality Engineering.
Experience writing standard operating procedures.
Experience working with multiple departments including new product development/R D, manufacturing, process engineering and operations.
Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes and inspection tools.
Software experience including MS Office, SAP, CAD.
Ability to read blueprints.
Excellent documentation, analytical, and communication skills
Occasional travel between Birmingham, AL, Decatur, IL, Pueblo, CO, Cheyenne, WY, Spokane, WA.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

5-8 years of experience in Fixation Quality Engineering
Experience with track geometry, sleeper-to-rail interface, and vibration/dynamic load behavior.
Familiarity with various rail fastening systems (elastic clips, screw spikes, Pandrol, Nabla, etc.).
Experience with ductile, vulcanization, rail anchors, plastics and concrete.
Good understanding of

ISO 9001

quality standards and railway safety protocols.
Preferred experience in lean six sigma and PPAP.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.
Must be able to lift or handle up to 25 pounds at times. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Occasional travel may be required which includes walking, standing, sitting and driving from short to long periods of time.

BENEFITS

A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture.
We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority.
Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression.
Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits.
Company paid life and disability insurance.
Paid holidays and vacation.
Retirement plan with matching contributions.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Wellness Program. Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Recognition Programs.
If you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. today!
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG (voestalpine) one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is voestalpine/nortrak/en/
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.