Quality Assurance Lead
Job Summary
Inspects finished product, products being processed, parts, assemblies, etc., produced by production personnel for conformance to AAR, FRA, and TTX company and industry standards and that shop performance against such requirements is accurately reported to the shop’s management. Products include railcar repairs, car part applications, and welding processes. Assures production is working in a safe manner and the work performed is done per the safety action plan.
Responsibilities
- Complete in-process to ensure that all materials and reconditioned products are free from defects and meet TTX, Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”) and Association of American Railroad (“AAR”), and American Welding Society (“AWS”) D15.1 requirements.
- Inspect in-process and completed railcars and ensure that repairs are performed within company standards and properly and accurately recorded in the TTX business system.
- Audit the inbound inspection process to ensure compliance.
- Aid the Production Supervisor with Quality Assurance and administrative tasks.
- Participate in facility safety audits.
- Continually review company requirements and changes in work content required of the facility.
Qualifications
- Formal education, High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 5 years related railroad experience and/or quality assurance.
- 0 to 4 years of related quality assurance experience.
- Ability to read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to calculate percentage.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
- Ability to solve practical problems.
Preferred
- ASNT Level II Certification in VT, PT, MT, and UT or combination thereof
- AWS CWI/CWE
- To obtain a TWIC card and/or eRailsafe card.
Physical Job Requirements
- The incumbent must be able to handle and inspect products, read blueprints, and see products in use.
- Frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and where there is exposure to risk of electric shock.
- Occasionally required to move about (walks), remain stationary (sits), climb or balance, lift and/or transport up to 25 pounds.
- Frequent exposure to vibration, outdoor weather conditions, and high precarious places.
- Work environment has a loud noise level.
About Us
TTX 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.
About The Team
What we do: Provide reliable, cost effective an innovative railcar solutions for the markets we serve. Ensure an injury-free work place. Build and develop a highly capable team of subject matter experts and leaders at every level in our organization. Bring new product and process innovation to the rail car industry. Continuously improve our products, processes and systems in a cost effective manner by using modern design techniques and data analytics. Achieve, maintain and support cross company alignment with the TTX company mission statement.
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Benefits
TXX Company offers a generous Total Rewards package including Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.