Project Manager (Supplier Quality)

Join Our Team as a Project Manager (Supplier Quality) Drive Excellence in Railcar Innovation

Are you passionate about quality, engineering, and innovation? We're seeking a dynamic Project Manager (Supplier Quality) to lead and elevate the quality functions for our New Railcar Programs, including Class 1 and Roadway Maintenance Machine(s) (RMM[s]).

In this pivotal role, you'll design and implement quality plans and processes that align with cutting-edge engineering concepts, ensuring superior quality standards for our railcar programs. You'll lead a dedicated team, overseeing work schedules, training, and productivity to achieve project excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop quality control methods, inspection processes, and checklists to align with engineering design and specifications.
• Supervise and mentor team members, fostering productivity and quality in all deliverables.
• Collaborate on strategic decisions to drive continuous improvement in railcar development.

What You Bring:

• A bachelors degree in quality, Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• At least four years of progressive experience in quality or engineering.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for innovation in transportation.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of railcar innovation and ensure the highest quality standards. If you're ready to lead and inspire, apply today!

Please note: This onsite role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with dedicated staff at either the Metro New Carrollton or Greenbelt Rail Yard locations, with limited hybrid or telework options available.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Quality, Engineering, Business Administrative or Information Systems and Data Analytics, or a related field.

Experience

• A minimum of four (4) years of progressive responsibility and experience in a quality or engineering field as an Quality Manager or Quality Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Certification/Licensure

• N/A

Preferred

• International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 equivalent certification such as the American Society for Quality, Certified Quality Manager Certification (CQM) within 2 years of hire is desired.

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary

The Project Quality Manager oversees project quality plans and other quality documentation, pertaining to the management and oversight of the quality functions for New Railcar Programs Class 1 Vehicles OR New Class 2 Vehicles. The incumbent designs and develops methods and processes to support quality control, inspection and check lists, based upon strong engineering concepts that introduce quantitative measures that better determine the level of quality in relation to engineering design and specification criteria.

Essential Functions

• Using the Project Quality Plans and/or other quality documentation, manages and oversees the quality functions for New Railcar Programs Class 1 Vehicles OR New Class 2 Vehicles. Manages the quality program for the assigned project (e.g. 8K, Class 2 Roadway Maintenance Machines (RMM))
• Reviews, approves and provides disposition on the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (Car Builders OR RMM Builders) Quality Assurance Program (QAP), including all plans, procedures, and manuals, as provided in the contract, scope of work and technical specifications.
• Develops and maintains an audit schedule and performs audits of both the OEM (Car Builders OR RMM Builders) and of the OEM¿s audits on its subcontractors/suppliers, as provided in the Authority-approved QAP and the terms of the Contract, to assure that the OEM is following the quality plan and is in compliance with the technical specifications.
• Provides inspection and testing services in coordination with the engineering managers and the test managers at the car builders manufacturing facilities, the subcontractor facilities and the Authority's facilities, as appropriate.
• Oversees all testing performed under the terms of the contract and technical specification.
• Oversees the compilation and all updates of the Equipment History Books by the OEM (Car Builders OR RMM Builders as denoted within the Technical Specification.
• Oversees the Configuration Plan for the OEM (Car Builders OR RMM Builders).
• Assist with the oversight and the development of Training Manuals, Running Repair and Heavy Repair Manuals, Operator's Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs and/or other technical documentation required in the contract, scope of work and Technical Specifications.

Other Functions

• Monitors contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements and provides FTA required oversight of the quality plan. Performs periodic audits and verifies that the contractor is implementing and maintaining the quality plan
• Performs root cause and statistical analysis against audit finding discovered during quality control, inspection, and test procedures. Develops reports highlighting cause, formulates quality improvement strategies and implements solutions.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.