Job Description
Who will you be working with?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the transit rail sector. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative transportation solutions while maintaining the highest standards of quality throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Wabtec Iberica is a leading provider of maintenance and overhaul services for Spanish railway operators, supporting a broad range of onboard train systems, including doors, brakes, HVAC systems, pantographs, as well as Platform Screen Doors (PSDs).
How will you make a difference?
As a Quality Manufacturing Engineer, reporting to the “Production and Supplier Quality Manager”, you will ensure compliance with quality requirements during installation, commissioning, and start-up activities for railway projects. You will play a critical role in ensuring adherence to corporate standards, contractual requirements, industry regulations, and customer expectations through process audits, inspections, control plan monitoring, and non-conformance management.
What will your typical day look like?
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Ensure compliance with procedures, work instructions, technical specifications, and quality standards during installation and assembly activities.
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Verify the implementation and effectiveness of Quality Plans, Control Plans, commissioning activities and Inspection & Test Plans, and monitor and control inspection activities.
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Ensure traceability and proper maintenance of quality records associated with completed work.
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Plan, conduct, and document on-site process audits to verify compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and approved procedures.
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Identify non-conformities, process deviations, and opportunities for improvement, and drive corrective and preventive actions through closure.
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Ensure functional, operational, and performance testing is conducted according to approved procedures and specifications.
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Record, analyse, and track non-conformities identified during installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
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Participate in root cause analysis using quality methodologies such as 5 Why, Ishikawa, 8D, and QRQC.
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Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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Participate in quality review meetings and report key quality indicators, risks, deviations, and action plans.
What do we want to know about you?
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Engineering degree
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+2 years experience in Quality (eg. customer, warranty, production)
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Knowledge of Quality Tools (Control Plan, FMEA, MSA, 8D, FTA, QRQC, SPC)
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Knowledge of Quality Systems (ISO 9001, ISO TS 22163 “IRIS”)
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Professional knowledge of Spanish and English (French and German considered a plus)
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Customer-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Good communication skills, charisma, leadership and ability to influence others
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Collaborative and teamwork oriented
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Availability to work on-site and travel according to project requirements
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Availability to work night shifts, weekends, and operational windows when required
Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.
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Additional Information
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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