Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector

STV has two openings for aRail Vehicle Quality Inspectorto work out of a client manufacturing site inSacramento, CA. The duration of this assignment alone is six years. The ideal candidate will be interested working in manufacturing sites as well as client sites to review Rail Car Systems and quality programs audits of parts suppliers.

The Rail Vehicle Quality Inspector we are seeking must possess minimum of 8 yearsof experience in the manufacturing and/or overhaul of Rail vehicles mainly locomotives and passenger cars. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our clients' requirements throughout the United States and occasionally internationally on major Rail vehicle suppliers.

The inspector must be experienced and knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Rail Vehicle assembly methods and processes.

• Jigs, fixtures and production line equipment calibration and control processes.

• Welding processes and AWS standards.

• Rail Vehicle testing and witnessing/supporting of such programs.

• Electrical systems testing including megger, High Potential (Hi Pot) and continuity testing.

• Rail Vehicle subsystems including prime mover, HEP, HVAC, trucks, communications, electrical systems, etc.

• Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs as they relate to the Rail Vehicle industry.

• Support of First Article Inspection (FAI) and source inspection requirements.

• Conducting daily inspections at contractor's production facility.

• Conducting supplier audits, surveillance activities and preparing associated reports for program management and client.

• Preparing weekly status reports for program management and client.

• Familiar with safety requirements and practices of the Rail Vehicle industry.

• FRA and AAR requirements applicable to Rail Vehicle maintenance and overhaul activities.

• ISO 9001QMS requirements and FTA Quality Management System Guidelines.

Required Skills

• Technical School or Community College Education or equivalent job experience.

• A minimum of 8 years of inspection experience.

• Experience Rail Vehicle Systems, and quality control programs and activities.

Compensation Range:

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.