Job Description

Responsible for supporting the Company’s efforts to ensure that new railcar acquisitions, component purchases, component reconditioning, and freight car repairs meet AAR, FRA, and TTX Company requirements, and that supplier performance against such requirements is accurately reported to Company management. Also assists in the administration of activities conducted at contract repair facilities, and in addressing regional quality issues as they arise. Travels approximately 80% of the time.

Locatio

• Kansas City, MO preferred.
• Extensive travel (approximately 80%) is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting audits and car inspections of the work performed at railcar repair facilities and railroad/contractor maintenance and inspection sites to ensure compliance with all AAR, FRA, and TTX Company requirements.
• Responsible for conducting audits and inspections of car construction at new car manufacturers, to ensure compliance with all AAR, FRA, and TTX Company requirements.
• Direct the activities of TTX contract inspectors/consultants within the new car manufacturer's plant.
• Responsible for leading audits and source inspections of products produced at TTX-approved suppliers for new component manufacturers and component reconditioners to ensure these suppliers meet all FRA, AAR, and TTX Company requirements.
• Responsible for conducting inspections of quality functions at Field Maintenance Operations to ensure compliance with all AAR, FRA, and TTX Company requirements.
• Provide technical assistance and support to TTX Field Maintenance Operations, railcar repair facilities, railroad maintenance and inspection sites, new car manufacturers, component suppliers, and reconditioners to enhance their ability to meet AAR, FRA, and TTX Company requirements.
• Assist with regional quality issues at the request of various departments within TTX Company.
• Provide training for various TTX employee groups.
• Provide leadership and oversight for all Quality Assurance Audits.
• Responsible for scheduling all TTX Quality Audits.
• Responsible for assisting TTX RSO locations with AAR/MID Audits.
• Assist the Manager of Quality Assurance in the Supervisory responsibilities of the Regional Supervisor Quality Assurance personnel.
• Lead cross-functional teams in efforts to apply advanced problem-solving techniques for effective Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) implementation.
• Requires the ability to obtain a TWIC card for access to ports around the country.

Qualifications

• 7-10 Years experience performing process & product audits across suppliers and repair sites.
• Knowledge of AAR specifications and guidelines, FRA requirements, and the Company’s specifications.
• Required certification as an Association of American Railroads certified auditor.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write technical reports, detailed business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret critical measurements on drawings and measuring devices.
• Ability to apply concepts of cost analysis and operational savings when needed as part of Maintenance Operations Support.
• Prior experience leading an AAR M-1003 compliant quality assurance program.
• Must have intermediate skill sets in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Self-motivated, with demonstrated ability to manage a diverse workload.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the above minimum qualifications, the following qualifications are preferred:

• 10+ Years of railroad inspection, railroad operations, and railcar repair.
• Knowledge of railroad operations and railcar component performances.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a related technical or management field.
• AWS CWI and ASNT NDE Level II Certification(s).