The Quality Manager will lead the quality function at the Locomotive Assembly Plant - LKZ. This role is critical to ensuring the delivery of high-quality locomotives that meet customer expectations, regulatory standards, and internal performance goals. The Quality Manager will drive a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence across the plant.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Quality Leadership
Define and execute the plant’s quality strategy aligned with global standards and business objectives.
Lead the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 and other relevant certifications.
Act as the primary quality liaison with HQ and global quality teams.
Quality Assurance & Control
Oversee incoming material inspection, in-process quality checks, and final product audits.
Ensure robust quality control systems are in place and continuously improved.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external quality issues.
Supplier & Material Quality
Monitor and improve supplier performance using metrics such as DPMO, on-time corrective actions, and audit results.
Collaborate with sourcing and engineering teams on PPAP, new supplier qualification, and material cut-ins.
Post-Production & Field Quality
Represent the plant in discussions with the Services organization regarding product reliability and safety improvements.
Analyze warranty data, FMI notifications, and customer feedback to drive product and process improvements.
Laboratory & Compliance Oversight
Manage the plant’s quality lab, ensuring calibration, testing, and documentation meet internal and external standards.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer-specific requirements.
Team Leadership & Development
Build and lead a high-performing quality team, including engineers, inspectors, and lab technicians.
Provide training, coaching, and development opportunities to enhance quality capabilities across the plant.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).
5+ years of experience in manufacturing quality.
Proven experience in locomotive, rail, or heavy equipment manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, Six Sigma, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and other quality tools.
Fluent in English, Russian and Kazakh.
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills