[Hiring] Lead Subject Matter Expert (Quality Assurance & Control) - Rolling Stock Engineering @DB E.C.O. North America

Role Description

The Lead Subject Matter Expert (Quality Assurance and Control) - Rolling Stock Engineering will support engineering projects within the rail and transit sector focusing on new vehicle procurement, rebuilds of existing vehicles, and fleet management activities across all equipment types including locomotives, multiple units, and rail cars. This role encompasses technical subject matter expertise related to manufacturing quality including on-site inspections (including Welding), and participation in design reviews and associated First Article Inspections. This position works independently and as part of a team, which includes other subject matter experts and management consultants, and will require supervision of team members and subcontractors.

• Support rolling stock engineering projects from concept to completion in passenger rail and transit, including new vehicle procurement and modifications to existing equipment.
• Support teams, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and the timely delivery of vehicles to the specified quality level.
• Serve as a technical liaison with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors.
• Produce high-quality deliverables, such as inspection reports, within budget and scope.
• Conduct first article inspections.
• Conduct inspections of manufacturing and built quality of rail vehicles pre-and post-delivery.
• Supervise a team of inspectors and subcontractors (where applicable), during audits.
• Organize and conduct quality audits.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure quality process and gates are included and implemented.
• Implement QA/QC procedures for engineering models, simulations, and technical deliverables, ensuring accuracy and reliability while driving continuous improvement in methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Support client relations, marketing activities, and scope development.
• Support procurement and rebuilds of rail vehicles ensuring construction to standards and specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and experience with rail vehicle and transit procurements focusing on quality assurance and control is desired.
• Certified Quality Audit and Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification desired.
• Experience working with all rail modes, specifically High speed/intercity, commuter, Light Rail/Streetcar, and Subway.
• Experience with regulatory bodies, including the FRA/FTA in relation to rail vehicles.
• Experience with oversight of fleet management delivery performance/quality is preferred.

Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods up to 4 hours at a time.
• Ability to speak on the telephone for a total of up to 3 hours per day.
• Ability to sit for up to 3 hours without breaks at meetings.
• Ability to walk and stand for up to 4 hours without breaks at program site visits and meetings.
• Ability to inspect rail vehicles at facilities, which may include pits, platforms, and vehicles in various states of completion.

Benefits

• Annual gross salary between $182,000 and $212,000 + bonus (USD) for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.
• Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans.
• Dental & Vision.
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability: Company-paid.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household members.
• Commuter Benefits: Use tax-free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).
• Parental Paid Leave.
• Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.
• Retirement Savings (401k) with company safe harbor contributions.
• Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays.