Quality Control Lead

Overview:

OUR COMPANY:

Established on 1898, GATX is the leading global provider of railcar leasing and service to customers throughout North America, Europe, and India. Through Trifleet, we own, lease, and manage a global fleet of tank containers. Jointly with Rolls-Royce plc, we also own one of the largest aircraft spare engine leasing portfolios in the world. Across all our businesses, we provide innovative, unparalleled service that enables our customers to transport what matters safely and sustainably, while championing the well-being of our employees and communities.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Quality Control Lead will support the execution of the quality program and its components to ensure compliance to regulatory, GATX and customer requirements. This position will also support investigation, discussion and analysis of quality and maintenance related issues and implementation of quality improvements at the facility. Provides direction and motivation to the workforce to ensure performance metrics are achieved.  Ensures consistent and fair administration of employee policies and procedures. 

Responsibilities:

Interaction:

The individual in this position will interact with all levels of personnel throughout both the facility and the organization. The primary focus of this position is serving as a technical resource to ensure railcar repairs and all related activities are in compliance with documented repair guidelines prepared by regulatory agencies, railcar engineers and customers.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience Required (including certifications):

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• General Inspector Qualification
• VT certification or the ability to gain this certification
• Knowledge and experience in applying structured problem-solving practices (e.g. 5 Whys)
• Advanced computer skills, including experience or the ability to be proficient with the following systems:
o MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
o LCA
o MMS
o Shop Portal
o ECM
o MIS
o SEM
o SharePoint
o Railinc
o ETQ
o Power BI

Key Competencies (non-technical behavioral skills, i.e. presentation, negotiation, customer service skills), in priority order:

• Supports a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as QA Documents, IO instructions, FM instructions, work orders, drawings, AAR Field Manual and AAR MSRPs
• Ability to effectively communicate technical requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization

Other (i.e., physical requirements, travel, etc. that is not covered above):

This position requires moderate physical activity. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, climb, kneel and crouch.

This position requires minor travel.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.