Production Quality Leader

About the role

Wabtec is looking for a Production Quality Leader to join its Operations Quality team. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Manufacturing leaders, site quality teams and customers to ensure products meet the highest quality standards. You will lead a team of Quality Controllers and Quality Engineers, driving quality excellence across manufacturing processes and resolving issues with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop Quality Controllers and Quality Engineers, providing coaching, performance management and professional development.
• Oversee daily quality control operations so products comply with company, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production quality performance, analyse quality data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage internal and external non-conformities, including customer complaints and production deviations, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Support Production and Site QRQC activities to drive rapid issue resolution.
• Review and maintain quality documentation such as inspection records, test reports, NDT documentation and corrective action plans.
• Provide quality expertise, guidance and training to production teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support Internal FAI activities, verifying production documentation, equipment and testing methods.
• Escalate quality alerts, risks and compliance concerns and promote safety and environmental standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing or a related technical field.
• Several years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Previous experience leading and developing quality teams.
• Experience in non-conformity management, root cause analysis, CAPA and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of production quality control, audits, inspections, testing requirements and quality documentation.
• Experience in cross-functional teams and strong analytical, communication, coaching and leadership skills.
• Preferred: rail, automotive or heavy industry background, and knowledge of FAI, NDT and Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality-related reporting tools.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Legal authorization to work in the European Union is required; visa sponsorship is not offered. Candidates must apply directly through Wabtec; agency candidates need a formal agreement with Talent Acquisition.