Quality Manager

Компания "Wabtec Corporation, ТМ (Филиал компании «Транспортейшн Глоубэл Эл-Эл-Си»в Республике Казахстан)"

Job Description

The Quality Manager will lead the quality function at the Locomotive Assembly Plant - LKZ. This role is critical to ensuring the delivery of high-quality locomotives that meet customer expectations, regulatory standards, and internal performance goals. The Quality Manager will drive a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence across the plant.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Quality Leadership

• Define and execute the plant’s quality strategy aligned with global standards and business objectives.

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 and other relevant certifications.

• Act as the primary quality liaison with HQ and global quality teams.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Oversee incoming material inspection, in-process quality checks, and final product audits.

• Ensure robust quality control systems are in place and continuously improved.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external quality issues.

Supplier & Material Quality

• Monitor and improve supplier performance using metrics such as DPMO, on-time corrective actions, and audit results.

• Collaborate with sourcing and engineering teams on PPAP, new supplier qualification, and material cut-ins.

Post-Production & Field Quality

• Represent the plant in discussions with the Services organization regarding product reliability and safety improvements.

• Analyze warranty data, FMI notifications, and customer feedback to drive product and process improvements.

Laboratory & Compliance Oversight

• Manage the plant’s quality lab, ensuring calibration, testing, and documentation meet internal and external standards.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific requirements.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead a high-performing quality team, including engineers, inspectors, and lab technicians.

• Provide training, coaching, and development opportunities to enhance quality capabilities across the plant.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing quality.

• Proven experience in locomotive, rail, or heavy equipment manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and other quality tools.

• Fluent in English, Russian and Kazakh.

• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills

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