Quality Manager - Railroad Manufacturing

Quality Manager - Railroad Manufacturing

Our client is a leading manufacturer of railroad products and components, recognized for its commitment to safety, reliability, and engineering excellence. The team is dedicated to delivering products that meet the highest quality and performance standards within the transportation and infrastructure industry. The Quality Manager will oversee all quality assurance and quality control activities across the manufacturing site. This individual will ensure compliance with industry standards (AAR, ISO 9001, ASME, etc.), customer specifications, and internal quality systems.

The Quality Manager - Railroad Manufacturing will be responsible for the following :

• Lead and manage the Quality Department, including Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Technicians.
• Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001 and AAR (Association of American Railroads) requirements.
• Oversee all inspection, testing, and auditing activities to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory specifications.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for nonconformances and process deviations.
• Partner with Engineering and Production teams to develop and maintain control plans, FMEAs, and inspection standards.
• Support new product introductions and process validations to ensure quality is built into every stage of production.
• Develop and report key quality metrics (PPM, scrap, rework, audit findings, etc.) and drive improvement initiatives.
• Interface directly with customers and external auditors on quality issues, audits, and performance reviews.
• Manage calibration, documentation control, and supplier quality programs.
• Foster a culture of quality awareness, training, and accountability across all site functions.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

The ideal Quality Manager - Railroad Manufacturing will have the following qualifications :

The successful Quality Manager - Railroad Manufacturing will be rewarded with the following :

If you are passionate about quality management and seek an opportunity to make a significant impact in Albany, we encourage you to apply today!