Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer will work within the production team environment to control and maintain all aspects of the quality assurance program such as: establishing audit criteria & schedules, establishing and monitoring facility quality metrics and championing problem solving activities through a structured format.

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.

• Bachelors degree in related field preferred plus minimum of three years of quality experience or equivalent experience required.

Quality Engineer

Muncie

• Ensure that safe work procedures are followed by all employees;
• Assess potential safety problems and take preventative action;
• Safety incidents reviewed and acted upon to prevent future occurrences;
• Conduct monthly safety meetings with hourly employees;
• Ensure that quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection operating instructions are followed;
• Follow-up and assist “customers” with quality related problems (customers may include both internal (e.g. production supervisor) or external (e.g. railroad, field service);
• Lead and assist in correction action;
• Assess potential problems and take appropriate action;
• Verify suspect supplier parts to print, as well as make disposition on rework / scrap components;
• Make recommendations to supplier on potential process improvements / best practices;
• Clearly communicate (via phone & email) with vendors. regarding non conforming material;
• Coordinate return of defective material and replacement stock;
• Follow up on clean points from the supplier;
• Schedule and efficiently allocate manpower to adhere to Master Scheduling production plan;
• Prioritize workflow to ensure customer satisfaction;
• Arrange to have vendor on-site for containment activities when deemed necessary;
• Assess and manage manpower requirements;
• Develop/implement ideas that encourage innovation and continuous improvement;
• Establish a working relationship with union representatives and resolve contractual issues or employee complaints on a timely basis;
• Utilize Timekeeping System (Empower) to track and schedule payroll related information such as regular work hours, vacation, overtime, etc.;
• Use Attendance Management program to track and respond to any issues;
• Work on special projects as required.

• Working with a quality program compliant with ISO9001:2000;
• Root Cause Problem Solving;
• Effective communications skills (written and verbal);
• FMEA, DOE, SPC, Kaizen, APQP, or other manufacturing quality tools and measurements;
• Leadership;
• Lean Manufacturing;
• Production Systems implementation;
• Locomotive Operations;
• SAP, Imagesite.

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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.

Engineering

Indiana