Quality & Compliance Specialist

The Inspector is responsible for conducting thorough inbound, in‑process, final inspections, & NDT of railcars as required; researching, identifying, and estimating required repairs; and ensuring all documentation, repair codes, and billing estimates are accurate and compliant with U.S. and Canadian regulations, AAR Interchange/MSRP standards, DOT/TC requirements, and company procedures. The incumbent ensures all maintenance, qualification, and inspection activities are completed in accordance with governing regulations, prepares Billing Repair Card estimates, identifies nonconformances, and ensures cars are properly approved and released. This role carries full authority to stop work on railcars or components pending issue resolution.

Responsibilities

Conducting thorough inbound, in-process, final inspections, and NDT of railcars; researching, identifying, and estimating required repairs; ensuring all documentation, repair codes, and billing estimates are accurate and compliant with U.S. and Canadian regulations, AAR Interchange/MSRP standards, DOT/TC requirements, and company procedures; preparing Billing Repair Card estimates; identifying nonconformances; ensuring cars are properly approved and released; performing visual, dimensional, mechanical, and regulatory inspections throughout all stages of repair and qualification; maintaining complete and accurate inspection records; reviewing shop-floor documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance; conducting audits; working with production to plan shipments; verifying cars are secured, marked, closed, and identified prior to release; interfacing with railroads, lessees, outside inspectors, and internal departments; conducting function-specific training; performing quality assurance administrative functions; identifying potential claims such as corrosion or loading-rack damage; entering car data into internal and industry regulatory systems; participating in quality initiatives and Responsible Care activities

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent; Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant railcar repair, inspection, or manufacturing experience; NDT Visual Testing (VT) Level II Certification per AAR M1002 Appendix T or equivalent ASNT/ISO standards, or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment; Ability to communicate technical information verbally and in writing; Proficient with Microsoft Office, AS400, Railsource and applicable electronic systems; Working knowledge of AAR and FRA regulations, Fleet Repair Standards, and company procedures; General mechanical aptitude and ability to use industry gauges (including AAR Rule 1 gages), test equipment, weld inspection tools, and dimensional inspection tools; Ability to interpret standards, drawings, regulations, repair instructions, and specifications; Ability to climb ladders up to 14 feet, bend, crawl, squat, kneel, and work in confined spaces; Ability to enter tank cars through manways 18–20 inches in diameter; Ability to tolerate heights, confined spaces, and inclement weather; Ability to wear PPE: safety shoes, hard hats, respirators, harnesses, earplugs, and safety glasses; Near visual acuity correctable to a J2 on a McKesson Jaeger Eye Chart; Stamina to work across large shop areas and recognize danger signals to ensure safety; Manual dexterity and physical coordination necessary to operate tools and safety equipment; Must be willing and able to work in an industrial repair environment, complying with all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety protocols; Vision correctable to 20/30 for inspection activities

Nice to have

Strong knowledge of AAR Office and Field Manuals as well as AAR, FRA regulations, tank car design, and inspection procedures; Knowledge of railcar components, airbrakes, corrosion, welding, coatings, nondestructive testing, service equipment, and interior railcar & coating inspection requirements; Working knowledge of computer systems including AS400, Microsoft Office, and electronic repair documentation platforms; Completion of basic Microsoft Excel and Word training courses; Additional certifications such as AWS CWI, AMPP Coating Inspector, or ASQ Quality Inspector/Technician; NDT Level II ACFM, MT, PT, UTT, RVI, IR & UT Certifications

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; 401k matching