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Progress Rail —Albertville, AL
- $127,500 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
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- Health savings account
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Quality Director

Progress Rail -
Albertville, AL

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Job Details

Full-time
$127,500 - $240,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Managing engineering teams
Managing product quality assurance teams

Full Job Description

Job Purpose

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.

Req ID

11963BR

City

Albertville

State:

Alabama

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.

Key Job Elements

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

Education / Training

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;

Qualifications and Experience

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

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 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.

EEO

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

Job Category

Quality

PRS Facility Location

Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001

Summary Pay Range

$127,500 - $240,000

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