QA Coordinator

About the role

L&M Radiator, Inc., a division of Wabtec, is hiring a QA Coordinator for its Quality Assurance team at the Duquesne, PA location. The role supports the manufacturing organization so that products meet internal quality standards, customer specifications and industry regulations, and coordinates quality system activities, audits and continuous improvement. It reports to the Quality Assurance Manager at the Hibbing, MN facility.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ISO and customer requirements, and act as the main contact with customers, suppliers and auditors
• Investigate nonconformances and complaints, review discrepant material, and support weld qualifications and special processes
• Plan and run internal, compliance and supplier audits, prepare audit packets and train internal auditors
• Manage PPAP and first article inspections, write and update FMEA and control plans, and chair the Special Process Committee
• Support Lean/5S activities, quality training and the production parts approval process
• Compile monthly quality performance summaries and track quality metrics
• Travel domestically and internationally as required, including occasional weekends

Required profile

• Age 18 or older
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience in Lean Manufacturing or quality disciplines
• Lean training and experience
• Preferred: manufacturing experience (metal fabrication, industrial equipment), ERP experience (Epicor), Lean/5S/Six Sigma certification, ISO knowledge, supervisory experience, Certified Weld Inspector
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug and background tests

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Corrective action, root cause analysis, control plans and process audits
• Ability to evaluate manufacturing processes and interpret technical information

What we offer

• Pay range of $68,900-$98,200, with eligibility for a performance bonus
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement