Quality Director
Albertville, AL
Updated: May 21
The Director of Quality responsible for providing leadership and direction for all aspects of the Quality Management throughout Progress Rail Services but typically specializes in one of the company business units, in this case Rail Infrastructure. This role ensures that best practices are properly documented and communicated across the division to minimize waste by ensuring the
proper methods are being executed. Key Job Elements
Duties and responsibilities
Provide leadership to quality / test managers, team leaders and professional staff;
Establish and develop common processes and procedures for the Business Unit;
Instill a quality culture by developing and deploying a comprehensive quality assurance, continuous
improvement and supplier quality strategy;
Supplier Quality: Ensure the proper execution of product introduction through the PPAP process;
New Product Introduction: Ensure proper procedures are followed to validate the process and products
are introduced with minimal interruptions and defects;
Participate as a business partner with the operations staff in managing and leading the direction of the
business;
May provide 6 Sigma leadership, change management directions and guidance in proactively identifying
opportunities and removing / eliminating barriers;
Lead audit function and process across the division and each facility regarding Continuous Improvement
opportunities, and compliance of AAR standards, ISO certification and EN standards/certification;
Manage budget to plan;
Select and develop team members;
Troubleshoot issues and provide recommendations for resolutions;
Manage QMS to ensure facility and operations comply to standards;
Monitor daily QMS operations and communicate with key stakeholders regarding quality;
Work with design team to implement corrective actions and improve process and overall product;
Coordinate with supplier team to manage quality and responsible for vendor communication;
Work with program teams to complete product launches on schedule;
Regular interaction with customer and maintain customer issues logs;
Contribute and assist in the development of Quality Control plan.
Understanding of ISO 9001 standards and practice College/University degree – BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred;
Min 10 years Quality Assurance experience, including leading teams of engineers and/or Six Sigma
professionals; Knowledge of diverse manufacturing processes
Proven track record of reducing cost of poor quality;
Experience driving up first pass yields, and reducing scrap/rework;
Knowledge and experience with AAR standards, ISO 9001 certification/audits and relevant EN
standards/requirements/certification;
Extensive experience with ISO, LEAN, Six Sigma, 6S and TQM methodologies;
Ability to travel 20% to 40% domestically and internationally;
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio;
Above average troubleshooting skills;
High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
Knowledge of the rail industry is beneficial
proper methods are being executed. Key Job Elements
Duties and responsibilities
Provide leadership to quality / test managers, team leaders and professional staff;
Establish and develop common processes and procedures for the Business Unit;
Instill a quality culture by developing and deploying a comprehensive quality assurance, continuous
improvement and supplier quality strategy;
Supplier Quality: Ensure the proper execution of product introduction through the PPAP process;
New Product Introduction: Ensure proper procedures are followed to validate the process and products
are introduced with minimal interruptions and defects;
Participate as a business partner with the operations staff in managing and leading the direction of the
business;
May provide 6 Sigma leadership, change management directions and guidance in proactively identifying
opportunities and removing / eliminating barriers;
Lead audit function and process across the division and each facility regarding Continuous Improvement
opportunities, and compliance of AAR standards, ISO certification and EN standards/certification;
Manage budget to plan;
Select and develop team members;
Troubleshoot issues and provide recommendations for resolutions;
Manage QMS to ensure facility and operations comply to standards;
Monitor daily QMS operations and communicate with key stakeholders regarding quality;
Work with design team to implement corrective actions and improve process and overall product;
Coordinate with supplier team to manage quality and responsible for vendor communication;
Work with program teams to complete product launches on schedule;
Regular interaction with customer and maintain customer issues logs;
Contribute and assist in the development of Quality Control plan.
Understanding of ISO 9001 standards and practice College/University degree – BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred;
Min 10 years Quality Assurance experience, including leading teams of engineers and/or Six Sigma
professionals; Knowledge of diverse manufacturing processes
Proven track record of reducing cost of poor quality;
Experience driving up first pass yields, and reducing scrap/rework;
Knowledge and experience with AAR standards, ISO 9001 certification/audits and relevant EN
standards/requirements/certification;
Extensive experience with ISO, LEAN, Six Sigma, 6S and TQM methodologies;
Ability to travel 20% to 40% domestically and internationally;
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio;
Above average troubleshooting skills;
High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
Knowledge of the rail industry is beneficial
The Director of Quality responsible for providing leadership and direction for all aspects of the Quality Management throughout Progress Rail Services but typically specializes in one of the company business units, in this case Rail Infrastructure. This role ensures that best practices are properly documented and communicated across the division to minimize waste by ensuring the proper methods are being executed. Key Job Elements Duties and responsibilities - Provide leadership to quality / test managers, team leaders and professional staff; - Establish and develop common processes and procedures for the Business Unit; - Instill a quality culture by developing and deploying a comprehensive quality assurance, continuous improvement and supplier quality strategy; - Supplier Quality: Ensure the proper execution of product introduction through the PPAP process; - New Product Introduction: Ensure proper procedures are followed to validate the process and products are introduced with minimal interruptions and defects; - Participate as a business partner with the operations staff in managing and leading the direction of the business; - May provide 6 Sigma leadership, change management directions and guidance in proactively identifying opportunities and removing / eliminating barriers; - Lead audit function and process across the division and each facility regarding Continuous Improvement opportunities, and compliance of AAR standards, ISO certification and EN standards/certification; - Manage budget to plan; - Select and develop team members; - Troubleshoot issues and provide recommendations for resolutions; - Manage QMS to ensure facility and operations comply to standards; - Monitor daily QMS operations and communicate with key stakeholders regarding quality; - Work with design team to implement corrective actions and improve process and overall product; - Coordinate with supplier team to manage quality and responsible for vendor communication; - Work with program teams to complete product launches on schedule; - Regular interaction with customer and maintain customer issues logs; - Contribute and assist in the development of Quality Control plan. - Understanding of ISO 9001standards and practice College/ University degree – BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred; - Min 10 years Quality Assurance experience, including leading teams of engineers and/or Six Sigma professionals; Knowledge of diverse manufacturing processes - Proven track record of reducing cost of poor quality; - Experience driving up first pass yields, and reducing scrap/rework; - Knowledge and experience with AAR standards, ISO 9001 certification/audits and relevant EN standards/requirements/certification; - Extensive experience with ISO, LEAN, Six Sigma, 6 S and TQM methodologies; - Ability to travel 20% to 40% domestically and internationally; - MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio; - Above average troubleshooting skills; - High level of analytical ability where problems are complex. Knowledge of the rail industry is beneficial
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