PRS Facility Location
Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293
Job Purpose
The Director of Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement is responsible for providing leadership and
direction for the Locomotive division. 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
12227BR
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.
Education / Training
College degree - BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred;
Job Title
Quality Director - Locomotive
City
Muncie
Key Job Elements
• 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;
• 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 practices.
Qualifications and Experience
This position requires an experienced and results-driven leader that demonstrates solid analytical, communication,
and team management skills. Adept at managing business operations, implementing quality management and
continuous improvement programs, and developing process improvement initiatives.
• Min 10 years Quality Assurance experience, including leading teams of engineers and/or Six Sigma
professionals;
• Knowledge of the rail industry and specific business unit and diverse manufacturing processes (Welding,
Machining, Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Assembly, etc.);
• 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.
Essential and Physical Activities Functions:
• Strength - Position typically involves work in an office environment with occ