Quality Lead in Welshpool, Australia

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.

Key activities may include:

Lead and comply with EHS & Quality requirements in accordance with Wabtec policy and procedures.

Conduct, support and coordinate internal and external audits and prepare audit reports that are clear and concise.

Must be able to confirm the sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence to support audit findings and conclusions.

Conduct Problem investigations using Root Cause Analysis (8D methodology) and working collaboratively with the team to identify and implement corrective actions.

Conduct First Article Inspection/Part Approvals and using standard measurement practices.

Address non-conformance reports (NCR’s) to drive and facilitate Corrective & Preventative actions.

Creation of Quality defect/punch list and tracking closure of all items. To ensure all products are free from defects, meeting the customer’s expectations before it leaves the manufacturing facility.

Interpret customer contracts, specifications, engineering drawings, standards, code of practices.

Proficient in technical document writing (reports, procedures, instructions, work standards, process mapping).

Interface with internal Departments, Customers and Suppliers in order to resolve issues and achieve customer satisfaction.

Implementation and maintenance of management programs and systems.

Data analysis and trend identification and taking relevant improvement action.

Tracking of Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).

Creation, modification and recording of Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)/ Control Plans.

Training and assessment of new and existing employees and monitoring of training gaps.

Commitment and participation in the Environmental Health and Safety System.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Three years of experience in a similar role required.

Experience following Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is desirable

ISO Lead Auditor Qualification highly desirable

ISO 9001- experience required; AS4801 and ISO14001- advantageous.

Rail Industry or Automotive experience highly desirable.

Demonstrable application of LEAN methodologies within a production environment is desirable.

Experience implementing 5S is desirable.

The ability to maintain confidentiality.

High level of attention to detail and the ability to communicate any discrepancies.

Effective organisational, time management, multi-tasking and communication skills.

Strong team attitude and willingness to drive collaboration.

Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders to drive a common outcome.

Experience in Process Engineering preferable.

High competency level with Microsoft Office.

Current Driver’s license.

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.