Quality Assurance Director jobs in Newark, NJ

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Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time-and we're looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible. This position presents the exciting professional opportunity for you to grow your career and to make a difference by working to ensure the hiring of top talent committed to the revitalization of NJ TRANSIT.

• Director, Quality Assurance/ Quality Control: Directs the day-to-day Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/AC) programs for maintenance activities at the MMC and outlying points, including vendor QA for repair and return items. Assures all maintenance standards are based on proven industry standards.
• Directs comprehensive analysis of all NJ TRANSIT Rail rolling stock performance. Isolates maintenance and performance problems, and participates in the development of campaigns for corrective action.
• Develops and maintains the Rail rolling stock QA/QC program in accordance with FTA standards to assure NJ Transit’s capital program qualifies for FTA funding.
• Develops, negotiates and implements QA acceptance programs for all new rolling stock acquisition.
• Participates in the development of technical specifications for the procurement of revenue and non-revenue rolling stock.
• Manages the activities of assigned personnel. Oversees project assignments, travel schedules to assure staff is most effectively utilized, trained and scheduled.
• Education & Skills Required:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field from a U.S. Department of Education accredited college or university, and seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in the engineering or mechanical field, to include managerial experience.
• Extensive knowledge of FRA and AAR regulations, and experience in implementation and ongoing maintenance of ISO 9001-2015 program desirable.
• One year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.
• What we offer:Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Prescription
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• 401(a) and 401(k) Retirement Plans-up to 9% match
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)

At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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