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Lead Supplier Quality Engineer
Lead Supplier Quality Engineer-March 2024
Fort Worth
Mar 28, 2026
About Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

  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.

  Who are we?

  Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website (http://www.wabteccorp.com/) to learn more!

  Who will you be working with?

  The Lead Supplier Quality Engineer Specialist is responsible for qualifying new suppliers, developing existing suppliers, working with Sourcing to manage and implement supplier/engineering changes, and driving resolution of supplier quality problems and corrective actions.

  How will you make a difference?

  In short, ensuring and improving the overall quality of supplier-manufactured material for assigned commodities and/or areas of the plant.

  What do we want to know about you?

  Bachelor's degree (Electrical or Electronic Engineer or similar at least 3 years of experience) in a Quality, Sourcing, Manufacturing, or Engineering role.

  Experience in a Supplier Quality role

  Experience with electronics, electromechanical devices

  Ability to interpret blueprints/drawings and specifications

  Experience with PPAP or similar part qualification processes

  Knowledge of ISO/other certifying bodies’ standards, quality procedures, and audit techniques

  Statistically literate and familiar with Six Sigma quality concepts and tools

  What will your typical day look like?

  Drive supplier selection and qualification through robust PPAP part qualification processes

  Interface with Suppliers and internal Supply Chain to implement quality improvements

  Work closely with Sourcing Leaders to manage and implement supplier/engineering changes, New Product Introductions, and transfers

  Lead root cause investigations of significant supplier quality problems

  Lead containment of supplier quality escapes

  Closely monitor supplier performance to drive defect reduction, corrective action closure, SAP/cost recovery, and other metrics

  Own supplier audits, ensuring compliance and driving improvement plans where needed

  Mentor/coach key suppliers to achieve industrial standards of excellence

  Lead improvement projects associated with assigned suppliers

  Understand and manage the quality system, incorporating all specifications and customer requirements

  Provide technical support and guidance to assure product quality and conformance

  #LI-EO1

  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.

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