Quality Inspector (FT) Job at Wabtec

Wabtec Cedar Rapids, IA 52411

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.

Job Purpose:
Key interface of quality team to operations/Technical team. Acts as focal point on Shop floor for maintaining services, products and process quality standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Adhere to all safety precautions and PPE requirements.
  • Adhere to all 5S practices, keep work areas clean and organized.
  • Approve finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
  • Record inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database (Wheels measurement, samples collection for analysis, …etc.)
  • Maintain all tools and equipment calibrated and well preserved as recommended by manufacturer.
  • Follow up on audit and CAPA execution.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
  • Accomplish quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
  • Support Quick Response Quality Control (QRQC) process.
  • Support Non-Conforming Material process.
  • Other duties may be assigned depending on business needs.
Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma, Technical Institute Graduate or Equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years inspection experience with various gauging and equipment.
  • Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience with demonstrated product and paperwork knowledge.
  • Possess basic math skills, and ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Desired Qualification/characteristics:
  • Ability to read and write in English language.
  • Computer literate, Able to use MS excel application.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to work unsupervised.
  • Creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.
  • Ability to respond positively to feedback and implement change in process and procedures as needed.
  • Familiarity with inspection process.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exhibits strong quality compliance behavior.
  • Ability to interact with Suppliers and internal Customers.
Physical Demands:
  • Employee is required to stand for majority of daily work, with minimal breaks.
  • Employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
  • Employee is regularly required to see and observe small handwriting, labels, and components.
  • Requires daily face-to-face interaction with employees on production line.

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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