QA Analyst and Manager, Railcar Inspection, Mexico

QA Analyst and Manager, Railcar Inspection, Mexico

Job Locations


US-IL-Chicago

ID


2026-4579

Category


Operations Management

Position Type


Hidden (37968)

Overview

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success-success that is powered by our people. We are proud of our high-performance culture, hard-working and enthusiastic management team, and beautiful office space in the Willis Tower.

At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to advance in their careers.

The Quality Assurance Analyst and Manager, Railcar Inspection ("QARI") Mexico is responsible for monitoring the manufacturing and Quality Assurance processes throughout all phases of railcar production, as well as, performing final inspections of tank cars and freight cars. The position will also have supervisory responsibility for one new Railcar Inspector in Mexico .

GATX, one of the largest railcar leasing companies in the world takes delivery of up to 3,000 new railcars per year and the "QARI" efforts are intended to maximize GATX's procured railcar quality, value, and reliability from Mexico manufacturing plants while meeting GATX and customer requirements.

This is a corporate hire, but the work will be located in Mexico. Time will be split between Monclova and Sabinas, and the incumbent will be required to be in one of these facilities 5 days a week.

Fundada en 1898 y con sede en Chicago, Illinois, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) es un lider de la industria con mas de 125 anos de exito-un exito impulsado por nuestra gente. Nos enorgullece nuestra cultura de alto desempeno, nuestro equipo de gestion comprometido y entusiasta, asi como nuestras modernas oficinas en la Torre Willis.

En GATX, contratamos al mejor talento y ofrecemos a nuestros empleados un entorno dinamico, energico y colaborativo que les permite generar impacto desde el primer dia. Disfruta de los beneficios y ventajas de una empresa global, con la cercania y el sentido de comunidad de una organizacion mucho mas pequena. Asi como nos esforzamos por empoderar a nuestros clientes para impulsar el mundo hacia adelante, tambien nos comprometemos a brindar a nuestro equipo las herramientas y recursos necesarios para avanzar en sus carreras.

El Analista y Gerente de Aseguramiento de Calidad e Inspeccion de Carros de Ferrocarril ("QARI") en Mexico es responsable de supervisar los procesos de manufactura y de aseguramiento de calidad en todas las fases de produccion de carros de ferrocarril, asi como de realizar inspecciones finales de carros tanque y carros de carga. Esta posicion tambien tendra responsabilidad de supervision sobre un Inspector de Carros de Ferrocarril en Mexico.

GATX, una de las companias de arrendamiento de carros de ferrocarril mas grandes del mundo, recibe hasta 3,000 carros nuevos al ano. Los esfuerzos del "QARI" estan enfocados en maximizar la calidad, el valor y la confiabilidad de los carros adquiridos por GATX en plantas de manufactura en Mexico, cumpliendo al mismo tiempo con los requisitos de GATX y de sus clientes.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process inspections throughout all phases of manufacturing and conduct final inspections of railcars prior to shipment.
• Ensure railcar quality and workmanship meet required standards; partner with the manufacturer to address nonconformances and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in specification and drawing review meetings.
• Document, report, and track quality issues and nonconformances as they arise to ensure builder adherence to quality standards.
• Finalize acceptance of railcars for shipment.
• Coordinate with customer inspectors and facilitate customer visits, as needed.
• Meet and collaborate with the railcar manufacturing support team (including plant management and Quality Assurance) to ensure adherence to builder/engineering specifications and GATX and customer requirements.
• Audit QA documentation to confirm it is accurate, current, and being followed; verify the physical railcar matches supporting records.
• Work with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance to bring defects into compliance and complete required rework.
• Observe safe work practices in a heavy-industry environment in compliance with GATX and railcar supplier manufacturing plant safety policies.
• Represent GATX's interests and interact daily with railcar manufacturing personnel at all levels and across departments, including Production and Quality Assurance.

Responsabilidades principales:

• Realizar inspecciones durante el proceso en todas las fases de manufactura y llevar a cabo inspecciones finales de los carros de ferrocarril antes de su envio.
• Asegurar que la calidad y la mano de obra cumplan con los estandares requeridos; colaborar con el fabricante para abordar no conformidades e impulsar la mejora continua.
• Participar en reuniones de revision de especificaciones y planos.
• Documentar, reportar y dar seguimiento a problemas de calidad y no conformidades conforme surjan, asegurando el cumplimiento de los estandares de calidad.
• Finalizar la aceptacion de los carros de ferrocarril para su envio.
• Coordinar con inspectores de clientes y facilitar visitas, segun sea necesario.
• Colaborar con el equipo de soporte de manufactura (incluyendo gerencia de planta y Aseguramiento de Calidad) para garantizar el cumplimiento de especificaciones y requisitos de GATX y de los clientes.
• Auditar documentacion de Aseguramiento de Calidad para confirmar precision, vigencia y cumplimiento; verificar que el carro fisico coincida con los registros.
• Trabajar con Manufactura y Aseguramiento de Calidad para corregir defectos y completar retrabajos requeridos.
• Observar practicas de trabajo seguras en un entorno de industria pesada, conforme a las politicas de seguridad de GATX y de los proveedores.
• Representar los intereses de GATX e interactuar diariamente con personal de manufactura en todos los niveles y departamentos, incluyendo Produccion y Aseguramiento de Calidad.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years freight railcar manufacturing experience
• Quality Assurance and railcar inspection experience within a railcar manufacturing plant
• Knowledge of railcar types and components and ensuring compliance with engineering standards, industry standards, and customer requirements
• Weld inspection experience, AWS CWI training (certification preferred)
• Railcar interior and exterior coatings experience (NACE certification preferred)
• NDT performance and evaluation experience
• Current passport or ability to obtain passport if required.
• Ability to read and write and communicate effectively in Spanish and English.
• Read and interpret documents such as specifications, blueprints/drawings, and Quality Assurance reports
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Email

Other (i.e., physical requirements, travel, etc. that is not covered above):

• The "QARI" will live in Mexico and reside within commuting distance of a base railcar manufacturing location in Northern Mexico such as Monclova or Sabinas and will need to be at those locations daily.
• Inspection - Visual evaluation and dimensional measurement, as required, including use of inspection equipment (weld gauges, mil gauges, etc.)
• Physical activity - Walking throughout railcar manufacturing facilities indoors and outdoors within heavy industry environment including inherent tripping and fall hazards. Climbing on, under, and into railcars both during and after construction including standing or kneeling for car inspections.

This is a corporate hire but will be located in Mexico. Time will be split between Monclova and Sabinas and the incumbent will be required to be in one of the facilities 5 days a week.

Requisitos:

• Minimo 5 anos de experiencia en manufactura de carros de ferrocarril de carga
• Experiencia en Aseguramiento de Calidad e inspeccion dentro de una planta de manufactura
• Conocimiento de tipos y componentes de carros de ferrocarril y de cumplimiento de estandares de ingenieria, de la industria y de clientes
• Experiencia en inspeccion de soldadura; capacitacion AWS CWI (certificacion preferida)
• Experiencia en recubrimientos interiores y exteriores (certificacion NACE preferida)
• Experiencia en ensayos no destructivos (NDT)
• Pasaporte vigente o capacidad para obtenerlo
• Capacidad para leer, escribir y comunicarse eficazmente en espanol e ingles
• Capacidad para interpretar especificaciones, planos y reportes de calidad
• Manejo de Microsoft Excel, Word y correo electronico

Otros requisitos (condiciones fisicas y del entorno):

El "QARI" debera residir en Mexico y vivir a una distancia razonable de una planta de manufactura en el norte del pais, como Monclova o Sabinas, siendo necesaria la presencia diaria en dichas instalaciones.

• Inspeccion: Evaluacion visual y medicion dimensional utilizando equipo especializado (medidores de soldadura, de espesor, etc.).
• Actividad fisica: Desplazamiento constante dentro de instalaciones industriales en interiores y exteriores, con riesgos inherentes (tropiezos y caidas). Subir, bajar e ingresar a carros de ferrocarril durante y despues de su construccion, incluyendo permanecer de pie o de rodillas para realizar inspecciones.

Esta es una contratacion corporativa, pero el puesto estara ubicado en Mexico. El tiempo se dividira entre Monclova y Sabinas, y se requerira que la persona este presente en una de estas instalaciones cinco dias a la semana

Posting Duration

This posting will remain open until the role is filled.

As of the post date, the salary range for this position is:

This role may be eligible to participate in the Company's short-term incentive plan, the details of which will be provided to the applicant upon hire.

This range is a reasonable estimate and takes into account several factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, geographic location, skill set, experience, education, training, internal equity, and other business needs.