Location: Muncie,IN, USA
**9987BR**
**PRS Facility Location:**
EMD Muncie, IN Locomotive
**Job Purpose:**
**This job can be based at various existing Progress Rail facilities, including: La Grange, IL; Muncie, IN; or Winston Salem, NC.**
Responsible for the design, implementation, and coordination of all Quality Management Systems (QMS) programs for assigned facilities and all required quality standards. Establish and maintain quality surveillance programs in accordance with Progress Rail contract requirement, domestic and internation standards, and best practices. Also, the position will develop and maintain the dashboards utilized by the division for monitoring and reporting Key Quality Indicators.
**Req ID:**
9987BR
**Company Description:**
Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!
As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.
Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .
**Education / Training:**
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field;
- Advanced degree / MBA is preferred.
**Job Title:**
Quality Assurance/Information System Manager
**City:**
Muncie
**Key Job Elements:**
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Understanding customer expectations of and needs for products and services;
- Identifying and setting the quality standards for the division;
- Developing quality control processes;
- Designing and implementing quality control procedures;
- Ensuring QMS processes meet national and international standards;
- Advising the division on quality control and its impact on the final product;
- Developing dashboards to communicate Quality health of the division;
- Ensuring all legal standards are met;
- Maintaining records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and relevant documentation;
- Identify and help develop training plans and programs;
- Lead teams on troubleshooting and corrective action development;
- Travel Required: >25%.
**Qualifications and Experience:**
Basic Qualifications:
- Understanding of ISO 9001, AAR M-1003, EN and other international standards;
- Proven experience as a Quality Manager or relevant role;
- Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies;
- Experience in reporting on key quality control parameters;
- Excellent numerical skills and understanding of data analysis/statistical methods;
- Good knowledge of MS Office and databases;
- Great attention to detail and a results-driven approach;
- Outstanding communication skills;
- Certification of quality control is a strong advantage (ISO 9000 etc.);
- 5+ years managing a QMS;
- Six Sigma and/or Shainin training and certification;
- Understand of PowerBI and development of dashboards.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions:
- Strength - Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds);
- Motion - Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment;
- Vision/Hearing Requirements - Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
- Work Environment - Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE;
- Emotional Demands - Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards;
- Safety - This is not a safety sensitive position, but may occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment during visits to industrial areas.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Quality Assurance/Information System Manager.
**EEO:**
Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
**Benefits:**
+ 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._
**Job Category:**
Quality
**Work Location Options:**
Winston Salem, NC or LaGrange, IL are options