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Hybrid Senior Engineer Quality Assurance Senior Engineer Quality Assurance with verification

TTX Company · United States Of America · Hybrid

About the job

Job DescriptionSenior Engineer Quality AssuranceFLSA Status: ExemptJob SummaryResponsible for, and technical expertise in, ensuring that the company’s quality management system, procedures, inspection, test, and work processes are in compliance with AAR, FRA, TTX and associated industry-related standards, regulations and requirements. Additional primary responsibilities include the performance of dynamic process audits at various locations to ensure company practices and work performed complies with pre-defined standards, regulations and requirements. Provide detailed assessment reports to associated parties for the identification of follow-on continual improvement initiatives and activities. Lead problem investigation, critical-to-quality product, and process improvement activities. The majority of the assigned tasks require the individual to work in an independent and collaborative nature. Moderate travel is required and therefore is a candidate for working out of home office for the balance of the work time. Has in-depth knowledge of the organization, processes and customers. Act as a mentor and provide leadership to colleagues.Responsibilities

  • Execute a data driven, performance improvement approach to develop new and/or enhance the existing company’s Quality Management System, Procedures, Tools and Practices in compliance with:
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    • TTX specific requirements and instructions
    • Field Manual of the AAR Interchange Rules
    • AAR Manual of Standards & Recommended Practices, with emphasis on MRP Specification J – Specification for Quality Assurance (Specification M-1003)
    • Applicable Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Railroad Standards
  • Perform dynamic process audits aligned to the companies data driven (QA Dashboard), performance improvement goals and objectives.
  • Provide detailed assessments (inspections and/or audits) in accordance to TTX QA procedures that contains precise, accurate, and robust details. Follow filing and reporting protocol consistently.
  • Work closely with internal and external groups providing professional quality guidance and technical leadership.
  • Responsible for assisting in the growth and development of junior quality Engineering personnel by sharing their knowledge, experience and skills.
  • Provide technical assistance and/or facilitate activities at assigned locations to resolve product and process quality issues to enhance their ability to meet AAR, FRA, and TTX Company requirements.
  • Must be fully committed to safety, customer satisfaction, and continuous quality improvement, with a demonstrated history of performing duties safely.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from a 4-year university.
  • Self-motivated, with demonstrated ability to manage a diverse workload with minimal direct supervision.
  • 9+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of Mechanical Engineering education and experience.
  • Ability to perform process and product audits in accordance with TTX procedures at:
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    • Repair and field maintenance shop operations
    • New car manufacturing and lease acquisitions
    • Supplier selection, evaluation and 1 st article activities.
  • Strong ability to communicate and interface with shop management, supervision, and other associated personnel to obtain an accurate situational assessment.
  • Proficient with computer software such as Windows, MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Requires the ability to read and interpret data, bend, stoop, climb and walk in an industrial and/or railroad environment.
  • Proficient in applying mathematical analysis to problem solving.
  • Proficient in effectively presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, directors, AVP, VP, President, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Proficient in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and providing recommended course of action.
  • Requires the ability to obtain a TWIC card and eRailsafe Badge for access to ports and various railroad locations around the country.
Preferred QualificationsIn addition to the above minimum qualifications, the following qualifications are preferred:
  • AWS CWI or ASNT NDE Level II Certification(s).
  • Prior experience managing/auditing an AAR M-1003 compliant QA program.
  • Previous ASQ or AAR Auditor training and experience working in Quality Assurance.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and 3-D modeling software (Solidworks is preferred).
  • Experienced with Engineering Tools (FEA, MATLAB, etc.) to investigate and provide engineering solutions.
Physical Job Requirements(The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)About UsTTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX’s pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.TTX’s generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.