Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · 1 day ago
Q.A. Manager
Waskom, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expProgress Rail, A Caterpillar Company is a leading provider of railroad products, services, and technologies. The Quality Assurance Manager will oversee the quality management system, ensure compliance with quality specifications, and provide training and support to team members.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRecycling
Hiring Manager
Laura Mondel, ECRE
Responsibilities
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with PRS safety policies
Ensure that our Quality Management System maintains conformance to AAR M1003 quality specification and our own internal procedural requirements
Ensure inspection processes are followed
Provide oversight and verification of process / product quality compliance by team members
Conduct periodic quality training with all employees and assist with new hire training
Communicates with customers by email and phone
Keep precision instruments and gages in compliance and calibrated
Keep up to date with circular letters and communicate changes to all impacted departments
Maintain QWI and QSP records and ensure that changes or updates are completed and communicated
Qualification
Required
High School Education or GED
5 years experience in quality management, supervision and inspection
Knowledge of AAR Rules / MSRP / ISO Quality Management requirements
Freight railcar wheel shop experience or machine shop related experience
Nondestructive testing experience (MPI and UT)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn company enterprise software
Machinist / Mechanical aptitude
Read and understand precision instruments and gauges
Read and understand technical documents and drawings
Preferred
Technical / College
Benefits
Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
Company
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Paul Denton
SVP International Sales
Recent News
2025-08-13
2025-06-11
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