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Guided by our values of People First, Expand the Possible, Embrace Diversity and One Wabtec, we are committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence across our sites and teams.\nWe are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Wheelsets & Bogies Quality Inspector to join our Operational Excellence team at our Barton Under Needwood facility.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused individual with a strong engineering background to play a key role in ensuring products and components meet customer, supplier, and regulatory requirements.\nThe Role\nAs a Wheelsets & Bogies Quality Inspector, you will promote a culture of quality excellence through proactive inspection, problem solving, and collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and customers. You will be responsible for carrying out goods-in inspections, supporting supplier and customer first article inspections, managing quality records, and ensuring non-conforming products are effectively controlled.\nKey Responsibilities\nInspect and measure components against engineering drawings and specifications.\nComplete goods-in inspections, ISIRs, and PPAP-related activities.\nReview supplier documentation and maintain quality records.\nManage non-conforming products, including quarantine, claims, and supplier returns.\nRaise and investigate quality issues through the WIM system.\nRelease compliant products through the MRP system.\nConduct stock checks and outgoing product inspections as required.\nLiaise with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to resolve quality concerns.\nSupport 5S, continuous improvement, and quality reporting activities.\nEnsure compliance with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.\nAbout You\nEssential\nHND or an Equivalent Degree in Mechanical Engineering\nGCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English.\nMinimum 3 years' experience in the inspection and measurement of engineering components.\nExperience producing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and supporting PPAP activities.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.\nProficient in the use of precision measuring equipment and inspection techniques\nDesirable\nExperience within the rail industry or a similar engineering/manufacturing environment.\nExperience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and/or Faro Arm inspection equipment.\nKnowledge of quality inspection processes and continuous improvement methodologies.\nWhat We Offer\nThe opportunity to work for a global leader in the rail industry.\nA collaborative and supportive working environment.\nProfessional development and training opportunities.\nCompetitive salary and benefits package.\nThe opportunity to contribute directly to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.\nOur Values\nAt Wabtec, we are united by our commitment to:\nPeople First | Expand the Possible | Embrace Diversity | One Wabtec\nIf you are passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and delivering excellence in a fast-paced engineering environment, we would love to hear from you.\nApply today and become part of a team that is shaping the future of rail transportation.\n What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?\nAt Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.\nIf you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.\nWho are we?\nWabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. 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