Project Quality Engineer at Wabtec in Duncan, SC

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.

Product Quality Engineer

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

The mission of the Project quality Engineer starts from the Contract Review phase to the End of Warranty phase. Located in the platform project as project core team member, at local or global level; he/she is accountable of the quality targets of the project. This role also includes building relationships with the multiple departments and personnel.

How will you make a difference?

Set project quality targets • Lead the project quality activities • Ensure the project interface with Customer/ and internal stakeholders for all Quality related matters • Represent the project in the Quality network and the Quality network inside the project • Contribute to the project activities according to APQP requirements • Monitor and control the conformity on Development processes versus the APQP requirements • Monitor and report the project quality KPIs and propose a recovery plan in case of deviation

What do we want to know about you?

Engineering bachelor’s degree
Quality tools understanding (QRQC, 8D, PDCA FTA, FMEA, Audit, etc.)
Knowledge of Project Management
Certified Quality Engineer (preferred)
Blue print reading
Understanding of Gauging concepts and measurement techniques

What will your typical day look like?

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. • Technical product knowledge.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Exhibits Strong quality compliance behavior.
Strong computer acumen (Microsoft products and other systems as required)
Has the authority to update, approve, and release product quality documentation. All WPT employees have the authority to stop the process they are performing, should the process become unsafe or the outputs nonconforming.

What about the physical demands of the job?

Employee is required to stand for up to 4 hours per day.
Employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
Requires daily face-to-face interaction with employees on production line.
Office and manufacturing environments.
May involve exposure to cold and hot temperatures, humidity, dust, vapors, fumes, vibration and other loud noises from the plant. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.
Travel up to 25% as required.

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

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.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.

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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:

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.