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10590BR

PRS Facility Location:

Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293

Job Purpose:

The QA Specialist manages the quality system and personnel to ensure compliance with internal and external

requirements including those from customers, PRS corporate standards, AAR, M-1003, and FRA. Assist with the

establishment and maintaining of quality surveillance programs in accordance with Progress Rail contract

requirements, standards, and best practices.

Req ID:

10590BR

Company Description:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Education / Training:

• High school diploma or GED, prefer associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

Job Title:

Quality Assurance Specialist

City:

Muncie

Key Job Elements:

• 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 review process and requests for change from customers;

• Supervise and insure adequate inspection personnel including incoming inspection; final QC, scrap

evaluation, rework, AAR reports, and supplier quality programs;

• Maintains M-1003 compliant quality systems as well as other customer or agencies such as AAR;

• Ensures the adequacy of all inspection and test equipment including calibration program;

• Establishing and retaining quality records as required including training, inspection & test, and customer

specified documents;

• Assesses suppliers and sub-contractors and the approved vendor list;

• Coordinates customer inspections, inquiries and follow up;

• Develops and conducts quality training for production employees.

• Understanding of ISO 9001 standards and practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years experience as supervisor or lead in Quality in a manufacturing environment

preferably but not limited to railroad or related industries;

• Experience in auditing and equipment inspection preferred;

• Experience with manufacturing and production processes and principles;

• Requires working knowledge and expertise in areas including machining, welding, assembly, mechanical

devices;

• Previous training or ability to be trained on practical application of quality tools including SPC, FMEA,

Process Mapping, Control Plans, M-1003 or has/ is Greenbelt Certified/Trained;

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn company enterprise software;

• Read and understand precision instruments, gauges, blueprints, and technical drawings;

• High level of attention to detail and solid organizational skills.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets

Benefits:

+ 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._

Job Category:

Quality

State::

Indiana