It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us. **Site Quality Leader – WPT** **Who Will You Be Collaborating With?** You’ll be working alongside key stakeholders to support our plant operations and drive success. Your role will place you at the intersection of various teams, enabling you to make a tangible impact on the way we manage products and assets. **How Will You Make a Difference?** As a member of the WPT team, you will be responsible for ensuring all plantwide efforts in quality for on- going certification and compliance to quality standards. **What Are We Looking For?** We’re looking for a dynamic leader who thrives on problem-solving and driving process adherence. Your ability to guide and inspire others will be crucial as you help shape our business objectives. **To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)** + Bachelor Degree in Quality Engineering or technical equivalent or 7-10 years experience in a quality-related field (including first and second party auditing experience). + Railroad industry experience preferred. + Exhibit broad depth of knowledge and application of quality and regulatory requirements to include ISO 9001. + Lead Auditor Certification. + Certified Quality Engineer (preferred). + Ability to work unsupervised. + Strategic and creative thinking to analyze multiple input streams, synthesize information into a clear summary of trends, and drive correction / preventative actions to improve compliance and quality of delivered product. + Ability to respond positively to feedback and implement change in process and procedures as needed. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. + Exhibits Strong quality compliance behavior. + Strong computer acumen (Microsoft products and other systems as required). **Desired Characteristics:** + Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques. + Strong analytical skills to identify issues and craft innovative solutions. + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. + Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. **What Will Your Typical Day Look Like?** + Adheres to all safety precautions and PPE requirements. + Ensure compliance and certification to ISO 9001, AAR, IRIS other standards. + Provides training on the requirements to the plant. + Maintain document control system for ISO 9001/AAR/IRIS. This includes but not limited to, system document/record control, change management with other functions, document releases, annual reviews, communication to plant, process mapping, etc. + Lead plantwide internal audit program. This includes but not limited to, performing auditor training, scheduling/maintaining internal audit plans, preparing audit packages for the internal auditors, performing internal audits, managing corrective/preventive action plans, following up on all plans to ensure effectiveness, etc. + Lead plantwide external audit program. This includes but not limited to, coordinating audit schedules, preparing the plant (as needed), managing audit results, etc. + Lead and/or support customer audits. This includes but not limited to, coordinating audits, working as a team member to ensure plant readiness, managing audit results, etc. + Facilitating the Management Review process. + Acts as management representative in customer and external auditor meetings. + Lead all plant wide initiatives to improve Cost of Poor Quality metrics, defect reduction, and all other assigned quality improvement objectives + Must be able to present to various levels of leadership in a clear and concise manner. **What Are the Physical Demands?** + **Hands-On Environment:** Expect to be actively engaged on the shop floor, requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). + **Physical Activity:** Be prepared for walking, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting as you immerse yourself in understanding and improving our processes. Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $89,100.00-$126,900.00 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 an annual bonus, if eligible. **Who are we?** Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com **Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:** Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better. 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.