Services Product Line Quality Director

Company Description It's not just about your career... or your job title...it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world.Do you want to go into uncharted waters...do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better?Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do soWhether it's for each other or our customers, we put always People First.Job DescriptionDefine and deploy Quality strategy for Services product lines aligned with Transit Quality Strategy, including continuous improvement plans and cultural transformation initiativesMonitor and control Quality performance through KPIs across Customer interface, Engineering, and Project Management to achieve customer targets and ensure on-time deliverablesManage Customer Quality Interface as primary representative for quality matters, ensuring professional meeting preparation, achievement of committed targets, and timely escalation of issuesLead quality organization including PQE, Product Quality teams, and Regional Quality network while developing, training, and coaching team members on quality excellenceEnsure QMS compliance across Services Sites and Transit QMS while supporting Quality BPO for process and tools deploymentManage Safety cases and Hot issues until LLC implementation is secured, with proper escalation from OU/PL to Regions/Transit levelOwn quality budget including preparation, execution, and follow-up aligned with product line strategyExercise stop/release authority for any Process/Product/Project (APQP) within the Product Line and all Operating Units to ensure quality standardsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related fieldExtensive experience in quality management within production/industrial settings, particularly in Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, or similar sectorsStrong background in Project Management and/or continuous improvement methodologiesProven ability to navigate complex, international matrix organizationsFluent in English (written and verbal)Additional InformationLegal authorization to work in EU is required.We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Talent Acquisition.If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make.When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.Who are we?Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors.Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity.Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation.With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward.We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better.Learn more at .Culture powers us and the possibilities.We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds.At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs.We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.Need accommodation?Just let us know - we've got you.#J-*****-Ljbffr