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Quality Engineer

Progress Rail Services
Atchison, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Job Purpose

The Quality Engineer is responsible for interacting with program management, internal and external customers, and manufacturing employees to create the company's quality standards and testing systems.

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, 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 cradle-to-grave 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 all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Education / Training

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field;
  • Minimum 5 years' experience working in quality.

Key Job Elements

  • Provide feedback and work to resolve manufacturing issues;
  • 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;
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems if needed;
  • Develop inspection methods to analyze product quality;
  • Document results and findings of inspections.
  • Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field;
  • Previous experience working in quality assurance;
  • Experience with manufacturing and production processes and principles;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Experience working with internal and external customers;
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office applications;
  • Statistical analysis and quality assurance skills.
  • 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.
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