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Spec I, Quality Assurance

Progress Rail

Bridgeport, Nebraska

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Auditing, Best Practices, Blueprints, Calibration, Cargo/Freight, Caterpillar Equipment, Change Requests/Orders, Contract Requirements, Contract Review, Corrective Action, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Documentation Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Enterprise Applications, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), High School Diploma, ISO 9001, Incentive Programs, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Life Insurance, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Assembly, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, People Management, Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Statistical Process Control, Surveillance, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Drawing, Test Equipment, Testing, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Welding
LOCATION
Bridgeport, Nebraska
POSTED
30+ days ago
PRS Facility Location
Bridgeport, NE Freight Car Rep - 035
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
11975BR
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.
Education / Training
• High school diploma or GED, prefer associate's or bachelor's degree.
Job Title
Quality Assurance Specialist
City
Bridgeport
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
Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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 Progr

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