Marmon
Railcar Repair Quality Assurance Manager
Houston, TX
Sponsorship not specified$95k-$115kDetected 2 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementProcess ImprovementHRPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft OfficeOSHA
About the role
- We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.
- You will serve as a key leader in driving quality performance, employee development, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Equal Opportunity Employer Transco is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the site's Quality Assurance program to ensure compliance with AAR, FRA, OSHA, EPA, customer, and company requirements.
- Oversee and develop Quality Control Inspectors while promoting a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Perform facility inspections, final railcar inspections, and documentation reviews to ensure compliance requirements are met.
- Lead root cause analyses, corrective action programs, and non-conformance investigations to improve product quality and reduce rework.
- Maintain employee qualification records, training programs, certifications, equipment calibrations, and compliance documentation.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Engineering, Human Resources, and Materials teams to support operational excellence.
- Build strong customer relationships and coordinate responses to customer and regulatory findings.
- Monitor quality performance metrics and implement improvement initiatives that enhance compliance, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Continuous Improvement Focus - Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, audits, and process improvement initiatives.
- Career Growth Opportunities - Build your career within Transco Rail Services, Marmon Rail, and the broader Berkshire Hathaway family of companies.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, repair, or quality-focused environment.
- Experience managing quality programs, audits, compliance initiatives, and corrective action processes.
- Strong understanding of root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and quality management principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to work independently while balancing multiple competing priorities.
- Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Railcar, tank car, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or repair industry experience.
- NDT certifications and/or experience with VT Level II/CWI, UT/UTT Level II, RVI Level II, PT, BT, or MT certifications.
- Experience with AAR, FRA, customer, and rail-industry regulatory compliance programs.
- Previous leadership and employee development experience.
Compensation
- 94,500.00 - 115,500.00
- $95,000 - $115,000
- Competitive base salary
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off + paid holidays
- Paid time off and holidays
- Full Benefits - Day One:
Company info
- Prioritizes safety and people first
- Invests in training and development
- Offers real career mobility, not just lateral moves
- Is backed by the strength and stability of a global organization
- 401(k) with company match
- Operational Visibility - Partner with leadership, frontline employees, customers, and regulators to drive business results.
- As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway- you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way.
- At Transco Rail Services, we don't just repair railcars, we keep critical industries moving.
- As part of Marmon Rail (a Berkshire Hathaway company), we operate a growing network of facilities and field service teams across North America, supporting customers in transportation, energy, and manufacturing.
- We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join our team and lead quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement efforts within our railcar repair operation.
Equal opportunity
- Employer
- Transco is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.
- Transco is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.
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