Quality Technical Specialist – Fabrication & Weld Engineering

India
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.Role Summary / PurposeThe QTA for Fabrication and Welding will lead the following in the Quality Function at Wabtec’s Marhowra Plant

Be responsible for all quality aspects of Welding Process and Manufacturing Quality of entire Loco Structure including Platform, Light Fab and Other Parts
Lead a team of Quality Inspectors undertaking quality inspections at the station
Special Process Management for Welding and it’s Qualification

The Role requires for developing knowledge base and leading Quality Assurance and Quality Control to achieve the goals on the Process Quality, Process Compliance and CoPQ. The role requires close interaction with Operations, ME, SQE and Materials Team for problem solving and meet Quality requirements.Essential Responsibilities

Responsible for quality of all welding work pertaining to parts that are fitted on to locomotives built in Marhowra plant
Lead the team of Quality Inspectors of Platform & Light Fab station ensuring no defect generation or escapes from the station and in full compliance with the Special Process Guidelines along-with compliance with the approved WPS, Wabtec Internal standards and AWS D15.1 / D1.1
Shall be able to create and qualify a WPS for FCAW, GMAW, SMAW
Shall be able to translate AWS and EN Weld Standards Requirements to Shop
Review customer requirements (both Internal & external) and make sure they are met.
Make sure that manufacturing processes meet international and national standards.
Shall be able to drive Welder Training and Qualification as per AWS or EN Std
Work with CFT (ME, Fulfilment, Supplier quality, etc) to establish quality requirements from external suppliers.
Raise NCMR (Non-conforming material report) and follow up with stakeholders for its disposition.
Train and manage a team of quality control technicians (Team members or Quality Inspectors).
Able to do RCA & CAPA and able to prepare SoD (Strength of defense) for corrective actions
Preparing & reviewing PPAP documents (in case of manufacturing process change or introduction of new processes, if any)
Updating existing Quality documents as per QMS.
Set up and maintain Quality controls (MIP) and documentation (Quality Alerts, Stand downs) in Reliance and Oracle online tools.
Monitor performance by gathering relevant data and produce statistical reports.
Liaise with other stakeholders and provide training, tools and techniques to enable others to achieve quality standards.
Assess the effectiveness of changes made.
Identify escape from previous stations, its cause and remedies.
Prepare Internal audit schedule (Process Audit) and adhere to timelines.
Weekly/Monthly reporting and documentation with zero quality escapes to next station
Undertake and drive special projects for reducing NCMR / quality defects from time to time

Qualifications / Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / welding / metallurgy
Minimum 8 -12 years of experience in Heavy Machinery / Heavy Fab or Welding Industry of Rolling Stock or Equivalent industry type
Shall be a Certified / Qualified AWS-CWI or IWE
Excellent knowledge of Welding Process like GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW
Exposure of New Product Introduction, PPAP and APQP
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to drive internal/external Customer Quality requirements

Desired Characteristics

Pro-active/Prompt Structured and detail oriented
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with diverse groups.
Demonstrated Oral & written communication skills.
Strong analytical and presentation skills, Team player
Knowledge in Electrostatic Paint Process

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 to learn more!Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.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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