Project Quality Engineer

It's not just about your career or job title… It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Join Wabtec as a Project Quality Engineer – Transit Service Group and help shape the future of mobility

At Wabtec, you'll be part of a team that continuously innovates and improves rail and urban transportation. Become a key player in driving quality and excellence across our projects.

How will you make a difference?

• You will join our Quality team, responsible for customer communication on assigned projects.
• Represent the project in all quality-related matters and ensure the highest standards are met.
• Support the team in setting project milestones and ensure all quality-related tasks are fulfilled.
• Regularly communicate project quality performance and achievements.
• Lead internal First Article Inspections (FAI) to prepare for customer FAI.
• Manage customer issues and ensure lessons learned are shared across the project.
• Handle customer complaints according to Wabtec standards (WIM, QRQC, 8D).
• Ensure compliance with the APQP process, including preparation of quality deliverables for the customer.
• Lead root cause analysis using PDCA/FTA methodology.

What do we need to know about you?

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally in a manufacturing company – 3+ years.
• Technical education is a strong advantage.
• Ability to perform technical analysis using 8D methodology and read technical drawings.
• Knowledge of quality tools – 8D, QRQC, APQP.
• Fluent in English and Czech; additional language is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

What can we offer:

• Flexible working hours – only 7.5 hours per day with the option of home office.
• 25 days of vacation and 3 sick days per year.
• Monthly pension contribution of CZK 1,000.
• Annual bonus based on personal goal achievement.
• Subsidized meals in our company cafeteria.
• Access to a company cottage in Šumava for relaxation.
• A friendly team and support during onboarding.
• Flexi Pass card for leisure activities.
• Language courses for personal development.
• Discounted mobile tariffs for you and your family.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Company events and gatherings.
• Employee assistance program for support in challenging life situations.

Successful candidates will be employed under local employment conditions and must already satisfy local employment/work permit and residency regulations.

• Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.