Role Summary/PurposeThe Quality Leader develops and maintains systems, rules, and processes to ensure fulfillment of internal and external requirements and that projects and products are capable and will meet specified standards and specifications.
In this role you will require understanding of concepts, methods and procedures.Essential ResponsibilitiesIn addition, you will:Utilize Business Process Management Systems (e.G. Quality Management Systems, Integrated Management Systems)Control and monitor the plant's processes and programs to ensure compliance with all QMS requirements and relevant product and customer specifications.Work to develop, implement, and monitor overall process mapping for quality improvement purposes.Standardize processes, tools and performance management systemsResolve problems through the application of acquired expertise working collaboratively with cross-functional teamsCommunicate, support and integrate with direct reports, manager, and local operations leadership to be able to present on metrics, project status and issue analyses.Identify process risks, implement appropriate control plans and preventive measures, and execute process audits, to ensure effective process control and documented evidence.Lead responsiveness – with a sense of curiosity and urgency – on customer quality and reliability related issuesWork closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and the Commercial team to identify areas for focused product / process improvement actions and ensure those actions are implemented in a timely fashion and in an effective and sustainable mannerMeet Quality related financial objectives including estimating financial impacts and needs, preparing annual budgets, managing capital expenditures,



analyzing variances and initiating appropriate corrective actionsDevelop business metrics to accurately reflect performance and to effectively drive accountabilityCollect, analyze and summarize performance data to drive improvement actions as appropriateCoordinate business updates on emerging issues and actions for closure.Qualifications/Requirements:Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of experience in quality, engineering and / or project management)5+ Years in a manufacturing environmentProficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPointCritical thinker who is skilled in problem solvingProven track record of success in a self-directed work environmentAbility to work independentlyDesired CharacteristicsBachelor's degree in a technical fieldStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsStrong problem-solving skillsPrevious MFG Quality Leadership experiencePreviously managed salaried direct reportsStrong customer focus, able to relay and operationalize a genuine sense of urgencyExperience with software systems including Reliance (QMS), Proficy (MES), AutoCAD, Visio, Minitab, and other Wabtec supply chain quality and operational data sourcesKnowledge of ISO/AAR standards, quality procedures, and audit techniques; certified/qualified auditorExperience with welding, assembly, electrical, and test processes, including ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and specificationsAdditional InformationWhat could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?




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📌 Quality Manager (Arteaga)
🏢 Wabtec
📍 Arteaga