- Develop & Improve Welding and/or Fabrication
manufacturing processes
- Create job aids and work instructions
- Manage complex projects
- Complete Part & Process SPAP/PPAP
- Create and maintain Routings / BOMS
- Process Engineering Changes
- Create/Maintain SFMEA
- Create/Maintain Control Plans / PFMEA
- LN system use & training to users
- Validate/support all quality gate audits
- Lead safety investigations and perform 1Page DMAIC
process
- Determine processing needs to assure fixtures,
tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules
and production requirements.
- Works to improve processes, timeliness and reduce
costs by eliminating non-value added activities.
- Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S,
Lean Manufacturing, Internal Certification, etc.
- Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor;
eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe
and clean production environment.
- Evaluate, assess, and identify training needs of the
workforce.
- Ensures training and effective utilization of work
force.
- Drives Root Cause identification. Drives Continuous
Improvement process.
- Act as Facility Welding Engineer
- Evaluate weld qualification samples per the
applicable standard (AWS D1.1, AWS D15.1, CAT 1E
specs)
- Create PQR’s, WPS’s, and WQTR’s
- Maintain weld training and qualification records
- Troubleshoot technical issues regarding the
equipment, or welder methods and technique
- Develop weld rework or repair procedures as
required
- Approve rework or repairs performed • 2 year technical degree or equivalent manufacturing experience (4 year degree desired).

- Strong knowledge of PC/data entry
- Intermediate level skills of Microsoft Office
(Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
- Ability to comfortably present to team members and
other area leaders
- Strong interpersonal/communication/prioritization
skills is a must
- Strong organizational skills
- Working understanding of welding processes and
technology
- Ability to interpret welding symbols and terminology
on fabrication drawings
- Working understanding of welding repair methods
- Working understanding of weld testing methods
- Working understanding of welding documentation
practices

Working Conditions:
Must also be able to perform the following for the
duration of shift:
- Heavy manufacturing environment, subjecting
employees to noise, vibration, and chemical
elements.
- Will be working near moving mechanical parts,
overhead cranes and lift truck traffic.
- Regularly required to stand and use hands to handle,
or feel objects, tools, or controls & reach with hands
and arms.
- Continual use of ladders/platforms/stairs to access
engine and or machines in various stages of
assembly or manufacture

Physical Requirements:
- Occasional lifting objects up to 35 lbs.
- Periodically walking short and long distances
- Metatarsal safety shoes are required as well as
safety glasses.

Limited travel requirements

Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
*Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities