Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist Job Purpose The QA Specialist assists the Quality Manager with maintaining the quality system, KPI reporting, Root Cause and Corrective Actions, Quality Planning and provides direction to personnel to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements including those from customers, PRS corporate standards, and industry, standards, and best practices. This position is on our 1st Shift. Training may be conducted at a Progress Rail Facility out of state/local area. Monday through Friday 6am to 4:30pm - 8 to 10 hours salaried position. Req

ID 11904BR

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Kentucky Company Description 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. Key Job Elements Duties and responsibilities:

• Establishes, maintains, and oversees the quality system including quality plans, documentation, systems, procedures, and training;
• Responds to internal and external quality issues including ownership of corrective and preventative action procedure;
• Serve quality functions during contract / requirement review process and requests for change from customers;
• Ensure adequate inspection planning, personnel and methods are defined including incoming inspection, final QC, scrap evaluation, rework, reports, and supplier quality programs;
• Conducts audits to ensure compliance of quality systems as well as other customer or agencies such as AAR and ISO;
• Ensures the adequacy of all inspection and test equipment including calibration program;
• Maintaining quality records as required including training, inspection & test, and customer;
• Assesses suppliers and sub-contractors and the approved vendor list;
• Coordinates customer inspections, inquiries and follow up;
• Limited travel within Progress Rail, Supplier and Customer sites;
• Develops and conducts quality training for production employees. Advanced duties and responsibilities
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems such as

ISO 9001

standards and practices;

• Understanding of Manufacturing, Special Processes and testing;
• Professionalism with registrars, suppliers and customers.

Education / Training

• High school diploma or GED, prefer associate or bachelor's degree;
• ASQ certification is a plus. Qualifications and Experience
• High school diploma or GED, prefer associate or bachelor's degree;
• ASQ certification is a plus;
• Three years minimum experience as supervisor or Quality lead in a manufacturing environment preferably but not limited to railroad or related industries;
• Experience with auditing and equipment inspection;
• Experience with manufacturing and production processes and principles;
• Read and understand precision instruments, gauges, blueprints, and technical drawings;
• High level of attention to detail and solid organizational skills;
• AIAG Core Tools. Benefits Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.
• 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.

• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Job Category Quality PRS Facility Location Decoursey, KY - Trackworks - 016