Quality Technical Specialist – Customer Quality & Locomotive Testing
Core
Strategic leadership for Customer Quality, Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI), and Locomotive Testing Quality to ensure product compliance and optimize Cost of Quality.
Role type
Senior Quality Technical Specialist (Locomotive/Rolling Stock)
Builds
Locomotive products and systems for freight and transit rail sectors
Domain
Heavy machinery / Rail transportation
Required skills
Locomotive systems expertise, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), ISO/QMS auditing, Six Sigma problem-solving, Cross-functional team leadership, Process capability analysis, Defect prevention strategies, APQP/PPAP/NPI knowledge, EHS compliance
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Green Belt certification, Experience with complex product testing and troubleshooting
Technologies
QMS, ISO standards, APQP, PPAP, NPI
Responsibilities
Lead Customer Quality, PDI, and Locomotive Testing Quality activities; Drive structured RCA, CAPA, and defect prevention strategies; Ensure effective management and closure of NCMRs, quality escapes, and audit findings; Establish and improve inspection and testing plans across product stages; Lead cross-functional quality improvement initiatives; Develop organizational capability through coaching, auditing, and training.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership